Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His crest is short and green. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heskan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 370 gp. Rose (20 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His bronze crest is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a sickle and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 230 pp.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a worn and beaten armor. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Cockaby lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1300 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her black hair is cut short. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Tawna 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. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His red hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Warlock 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red fur is smooth and relatively long. Her half smiles and yellow eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, 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 long brown hair reaches down to her waist. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.