Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Warlock school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Guard. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His beige fur is still thick. His yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Cask alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 gp. Sard (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She sports red long hair. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a great chef.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Mayor uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. 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 constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Andraste was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp).

Description: She typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. She carries with her a set of sickles, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Alice was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Trym grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Trym. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp. Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a very tight haircut. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west to a Sellsword, Aline learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her white fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 cp.