Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. His rusty crest is heavily combed to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Kerkad hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Ruloth lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: She wears black trousers with tan and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is black and curly. She has black eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: She wears a fancy green dress, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. Her green crest is heavily combed to the left. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Synthrin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).

Description: A 3'3" northern man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a violet coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Herleva abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's in love; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and grey handkerchief worn on her left side. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Unemployed. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Full Plate.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a red shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Verna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp.