Description: This late middle aged man is renowned for his bright green suits and hats and is in decent physical shape. His red crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Through the years after Shamash was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Shamash's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Revenge; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'2". He wears blue trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His red hair is long and unkept. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Umpen was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 120 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has moderate length golden hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Broce was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered brigands who tried to eat his hand. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mason and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His fur is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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 at the edge of vast forest. His childhood dream was to be a Interpreter, but he was a colossal failure. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear flannel. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. A true patriot, Bella would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greataxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Aramil hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Aramil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 10000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has done his best to style his orange fur to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear flannel. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He bought a pickaxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 sp.