Description: Standing 6'2", this man prefers to wear flannel. He wears a colorful flower in his black crest. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Norkruuth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he likes to wear grey tank tops with tan pants. His hair is short and chestnut. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses divination through singing.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Balimaar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Baelitae speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Baelitae was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: This woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 cp. Malachite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has wavy brown hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She got into the Carter business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but she was a colossal failure. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Revenge; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. 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 mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He takes great joy in being the best Mayor in town.

History: Mindartis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, 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 Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He 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. He has achieved small success as a Mayor.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Akmen learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, red cloak. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Nelkin was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.