Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

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 Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He tends to his Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Merchant. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has wavy auburn hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nyx isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, marred by beers. His tied-back hair is auburn. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Laucian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Laucian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His silver crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 45. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Direcris fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a black shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and grey pants. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. 2 Holy water.