Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor, and he perpetually has his axe ready. His gold crest is knotted and matted. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kriv grew up listening to his father's many stories. Through the years after Kriv was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Kriv's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 80 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Barendd isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Barendd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age his mother died while driving off some dire rats. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in ceremonial dagger use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, black cloak, and is pretty ugly. With bright white hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is a Assassin first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She tends to her Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her purple hair is singed and shortened. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).