Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has black hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Heward is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Coral (160 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She carries with her a set of sickles on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Through the years after Nurkara was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Nurkara's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She's in love; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp).

Description: She dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Sybil took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bastard sword and armor she uses now. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His chestnut hair is still thick. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in a small desert village. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Beloril alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 sp.