Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a mace on his belt. He wears his silver hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Blacksmith. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her beige fur to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ethereal has worked very hard to control her curse. 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. Ethereal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her crest is short and red. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barkeep responsibilities is difficult; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 130 gp.