Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

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

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and she perpetually has her axe ready. Her crest is black and curly. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1800 sp. Red spinel (140 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has red eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She got into the Sellsword business at a young age. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Simple lock. 1 Crowbar.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Nimble speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Mundane, Ugly. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has no crest. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Trained by his father 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jasmine isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Spice Merchant. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is short and black. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.