Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. The war was a terrible time for him, and Azaki does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born into a rich family. When Azaki reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her fur is cut close to her head. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. Her black hair is still thick. She has a dull look in her black eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1700 pp. White pearl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away.

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Isabella was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1600 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She sports silver long hair. She has gray eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Anastrianna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His black hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).