Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This southern woman wears baggy green pantaloons and a white scarf. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her bronze crest is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alston was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Black pearl (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rose (50 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a hunchback. Her silver hair is still thick. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. With bright blonde hair. She has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

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. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Siffress fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 31000 sp.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Elizabeth grew up listening to her father's many stories. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: 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.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 60 gp.