Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gardain embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gardain does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. After a long history of fighting, Gardain and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1300 sp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Red spinel (150 gp).

Description: This northern man sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has moderate length black fur. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though he does not identify as such. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. While he appears to be a normal Tabaxi, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black crest is unkempt and raggedy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Tarhun was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Butcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 sp.

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 exceptionally lanky woman is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Bethrynna hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by teas. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new marshal responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her gray fur is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Seven was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Seven 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. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (16 gp). White pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and carries scythes. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Actor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Alexandre's homeland. Alexandre decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1100 sp.