Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Thorin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 50 gp. Hematite (6 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a very tight haircut. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Cumpen was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top red hat.

Personality: Gildmak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

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. A gifted student he started as a Interpreter, but he got bored and became a Sailor. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Wrenn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

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 Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on her belt. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is a great chef.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Helgret 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. She bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Good lock.