Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His hair is golden and curly. He has violet eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Ar-Gul hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is content; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His orange fur is smooth and relatively long. His copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. 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 west. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her hair is white and very short. She has gray eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Moss agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 50 pp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (80 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Grûblik was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Grûblik took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. He has wavy red hair. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Valafar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'2" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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 Shoemaker. She's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 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 wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He sports a flattop fur cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Elegant was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He worked as a nervous Bricklayer and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Bricklayer like his mother before him.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (100 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.