Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished bow as well. He wears a colorful flower in his red crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rathkran fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. Her black fur, when down, is lengthy. Her copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown collared shirt and red skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Balifra embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She got into the Guard business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and to be a sculptor again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 gp. Jade (140 gp).