Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Kriv enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Kriv was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10 pp. Star ruby (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is silver and very short. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hobart grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Hobart alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bowyer. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and blue robe with the hood down. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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: Oskar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Chain shirt.