Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has a hunchback. He wears his golden hair down. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Jade (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears bulky red painted plate armor. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His 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 to a pair of adventurers, Wiggan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a fancy tan suit. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: He was raised in a desert tribe. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Aelar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. Iolite (40 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Drogo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears baggy tan pantaloons and a blue scarf. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is baby faced.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Through the years after Jarsali was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jarsali's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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. Jarsali 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 she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 sp. Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.