Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull blue iron scale mail, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and revenge

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her fur is short and beige. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Aura was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, marred by beers. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 70 gp.