Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a Map Maker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. Her blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Nemeia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Black pearl (1100 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 51. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: The child of a Bowyer, who enjoyed hunting, Adran was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and she perpetually has her club ready. She has slicked back silver hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Breena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Gnome Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this southern man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Bellfounder, who enjoyed hunting, Hûra was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Hûra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Hûra was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 sp. Gold music box (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear green tank tops with violet pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Fenriz wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fenriz grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A freak accident while working with his Fisher mother left him crippled. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Jet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp).