Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'5". He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. His gold crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Mreksh is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this western man wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Amber (140 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Sard (30 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Katherine fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, red shirt, and pastel tie. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is red and curly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Fivin lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Fivin was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sculptor. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fivin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).