Description: An older man who wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Norsko would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Norsko was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 20000 cp. Hematite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is an epitome of beauty. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Layabout who has hired him part-time. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: The child of a Dyer, who enjoyed hunting, Duergath was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Dyer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Rolf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His yellow fur is heavily combed to the right. He has green eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in a small plains village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Quick took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: Standing 6'3", this woman dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Rezena speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Gifted from a young age, Rezena studied abroad. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1 Simple lock.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. His white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Fortune-teller. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Fenriz was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 gp.