Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortspear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are green and beady.

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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He found a children's book about a Halfling Adept 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He very much looks the part of a Miner. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gifted student he started as a Cartwright, but he got bored and became a Miner. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1600 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a colorful flower in her bronze crest. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arava grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Arava was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Bellfounder. After a long history of fighting, Arava and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Varis grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Varis. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the north to a Seamstress, Shava learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Seamstress for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her scarlet crest is long and unkept. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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 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: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's in love; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and black tie. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Ribbles 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 found a children's book about a Gnome Monk 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 has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 25000 sp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Avice was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is typically in her Guard uniform. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 has achieved small success as a Guard.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.