Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he usually wears his brown robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. Gardain enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Gardain was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His crest is short and scarlet. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born into a rich family. His first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a fancy tan dress. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a fancy white dress. She carries a battered sai and tarnished shield as well. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gynk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears professional attire. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Godfrey hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Godfrey lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears tattered old clothes. She has wavy blue hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are black.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Ronobe was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ronobe's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Addict. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Gifted from a young age, Drenna studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.