Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. She wears her golden hair down. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Keyleth does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in the north to a Baker, Keyleth learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Military, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is red and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the south. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Azurite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a white deerstalker hat and white clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ortegar will drive conversation. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is red and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ur-Masi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 sp. Amber (80 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a pastel tunic with violet highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown fur is heavily combed to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Farmer born in the past three hundred years. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in the south to a Farmer, Kallista learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 Farmer. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Farmer.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to be a miner again

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 2'10". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in a small island village. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.