Description: 3'8" and muscular, this eastern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Arumawann lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Adventurer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. 2 Acid flasks. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple tan robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Galinndan 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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished pickaxe as well. His crest is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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. Ghesh 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 find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 80000 cp. Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown fur is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Shivering was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Shivering was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Shivering's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Shivering and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp).

Description: This woman wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available she will default to her lance. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has brown hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Courier who has hired her part-time. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, red shirt, and brown tie. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Naivara grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Naivara. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a yellow tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in the east. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her crest is scarlet, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His white crest is still thick. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kaladan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dragonborn conditions. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 800 gp.