Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Arnold lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a black top hat and black clothes. Her black hair is lengthy. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Being a Jeweler kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his black eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Skamos fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. 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: Shadow lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 180 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his brown hair down. He has violet eyes and a yellow hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Azaki was born with his father's beautiful face. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She married young, but lost her spouse to gnolls. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.