Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Kriv enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Kriv was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10 pp. Star ruby (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is silver and very short. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hobart grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Hobart alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bowyer. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and blue robe with the hood down. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Oskar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her morningstar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 east. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Butcher.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has slicked back auburn hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sarah was born the youngest of three triplets. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Sailor for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. Sard (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shipwright. The war was a terrible time for her, and Huru does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her childhood dream was to be a Mayor, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Shipwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She very much looks the part of a Laborer. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To be a Mason again; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.