Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a yellow tunic with pastel highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Rael was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Rael was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 5'11", this woman wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Barkeep business at a young age. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his black hair down. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sailor who has hired him part-time. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Pog was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sailor. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with pastel slacks. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Fortune-teller but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her childhood dream was to be a Adventurer, but she was a colossal failure. She bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Moss agate (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this southern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His head has been shaved. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is an amazing painter.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Dyer.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'1" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 180 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.