Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. His crest is white and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Trynnicus was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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. Trynnicus fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She keeps her long red fur kept up in a rat tail. Her copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a Sailor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Windy 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. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She became a Sailor soon after.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rose (70 gp). 2 Thunderstones. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Zunn was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length dark red hair. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears white trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nordak isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nordak grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortspears and greataxes. His black crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears baggy blue pantaloons and a black scarf. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the north to a Performer, Nyx learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around her shoes. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp).