Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'2". He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his lance, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Baern was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Baern's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a crush on the local shepherd

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Merla was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Merla was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many brigands want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears his white hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Animal Trainer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. He became a Animal Trainer soon after.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp. Rose (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a red coat with violet slacks and is in decent physical shape. Her green crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. After a long history of fighting, Surina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Dalgal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to reunite with his old friends

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2900 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'11" northern woman, she wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10 pp. Sard (30 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is an epitome of beauty. She has shaved her head bald. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Maegan will drive conversation. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She got into the Baker business at a young age. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and expand her business

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 pp.