Description: This malnourished man wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Eye agate (16 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a nunchaku on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Apothecary, her father struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears just a blue suit. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. Her crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A freak accident while working with her Bricklayer father left her crippled. After a long history of fighting, Hillanot and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Fearful, Antagonistic. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Amethyst (80 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp).