Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Cockaby is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Cockaby was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 150 gp. Azurite (9 gp).

Description: This southern woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Beggar. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Semyaza was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is golden and curly. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Herbalist. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).