Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. 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 seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the north to a Tanner, Ulfgar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Burgell enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Burgell studied abroad. A gifted student he started as a Miller, but he got bored and became a Healer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1700 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She is physically well-built. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her ears are large.

Personality: Sweet wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Justin was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Justin's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Justin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A 6'0" western woman, she wears professional attire. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shoemaker. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. 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. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and to be a cartwright again

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and his gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. He has moderate length blonde hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. He became a Scribe soon after.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1800 sp. Black pearl (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears dark leathers with embroidery, she is not a threatening figure. She has moderate length red fur. She is baby faced.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Tailor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 160 gp.