Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cask 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. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Claira was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but she was a colossal failure. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 cp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Bulzo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bulzo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Bulzo reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bulzo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect his home

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She has silver eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. 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 always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Phelaia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Insane. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1900 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). White pearl (70 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heian grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Heian. Being a Locksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With wild red hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. 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 born on a small isolated farm. Her childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but she was a colossal failure. She bought a club and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Good lock. 1 Average lock.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Meena speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meena studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Moss agate (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has moderate length lavender fur. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Silent lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Tailor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Tanner

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

Possessions: 11000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red spinel (100 gp).