Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Actor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a red costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Howard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears brown trousers with green and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is red and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30 gp. Iolite (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This western woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Syllin was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 pp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue diamond (6000 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.

Description: A 6'1" northern man, he wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his brass crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Direcris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a hunchback. He wears his blonde hair up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. 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 Beggar. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears long strands of amber and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a miner again

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.