Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dariff grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying south to reunite her family. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 260 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). White pearl (40 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Being a Cook kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the east. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Nuraval alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nuraval fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has black eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Amnon was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears just a yellow suit. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Baker

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

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a mace on his belt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. He tends to his Shipwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shipwright responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, brown cloak. He has moderate length yellow fur. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Dagger speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He tends to his Seamstress job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has shaved her head bald. Her ears are large.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. 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 born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (200 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears just a tan suit. His tied-back hair is chestnut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rael was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Insomniac, Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.