Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his yellow fur down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is auburn and curly. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nemeia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Layabout. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a grey and blue robe with the hood down. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Helja studied abroad. At some point she was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 6'0" eastern man, he usually wears his green robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has black eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He got into the Mason business at a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf, and he perpetually has his bastard sword ready. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Tomi was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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. Tomi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears an entirely red suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. 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 Navigator. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Coral (100 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).