Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A true patriot, Aerdeth would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aerdeth was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Spyglass. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his nunchaku with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His scarlet crest is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gorbundus was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gorbundus never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2400 sp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She carries with her a set of greataxes on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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 raised in a plains tribe. Eida liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is brown and very short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jezebeth will drive conversation. A true patriot, Jezebeth would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A freak accident while working with her Fortune-teller father left her crippled. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 40 pp. Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. With wild chestnut hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gifted from a young age, Veloptima studied abroad. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.