Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His white hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. John was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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. John fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 80 gp. Hematite (5 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 gp. Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Slave Trader mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Hadwisa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hadwisa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (140 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He plays an instrument quite well.

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. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: White pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'5" and wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).