Description: An older man who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, he is not a threatening figure. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and white tie. Her black crest, when down, is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Akra will drive conversation. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of a Doctor, who enjoyed hunting, Akra was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 70 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Thorin took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a black cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Mundane, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears her red hair up. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Juliana is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Juliana lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, In love, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 90 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).