Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Thradal never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Malquis is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Malquis was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bookbinder. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3100 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This light-skinned female likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Joan was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Joan decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Fulbar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Coral (90 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Pyra 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. After a long history of fighting, Pyra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His tied-back hair is silver. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Through the years after Ulla was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ulla's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and white tie. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 330 gp.