Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. His red hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Berrian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and elven compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 15000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has gray eyes.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: The child of a Barber, who enjoyed hunting, Elaim was taken on many hunting expeditions. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. 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 moderate length red hair. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Yvonne 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 crossbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length brown hair. He has violet eyes and a grey hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. She has no hair. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a green scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. He has black fur. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Gale was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Gale took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is a Maurezhi in disguise. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the south. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1 Smokesticks.