Description: Standing 5'10", this man wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Thomas reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive, Addict. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This dark-skinned female prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair is cut short. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 33000 sp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 3 Antitoxin. 3 Holy water. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Holy water.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Aelar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Ruler born in the past three hundred years. He is a great chef.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'1" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Mardnab was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mardnab's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 210 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). White opal (900 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. After coming to the age of reason, Oren took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 30 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rosalind was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 90 pp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and prefers to wear flannel. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2300 sp.