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 many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is golden and very short. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Weaver 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: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1500 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She carries a battered falchion and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. She has moderate length golden hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Vorka is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Interpreter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman wears a worn and beaten armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barkeep who has hired her part-time. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red fur is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Moon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Persistence, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pijjirik embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Sumnes is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sumnes was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He has moderate length auburn hair. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 110 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.