Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and he perpetually has his whip ready. He sports a flattop hair cut. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with his Weaver father left him crippled. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her auburn hair is well kept. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is mildly Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 cp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and grey handkerchief worn on her left side. She has shaved her head bald. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: This woman very much looks the part of a Apothecary. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. She has red eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Apothecary. She has worked as a Apothecary like her father before her.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).