Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Xappan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 80 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He wears a green coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished sickle as well. His black hair is thinning but still full. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tethren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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. Tethren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Robert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 370 pp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered dire rats who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, marred by teas. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Nyx abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.