Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has dyed his greying white crest a little too much giving a sharp white color. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Ploughman first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ploughman for hire.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Debt, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. She carries with her a set of glaives on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. The war was a terrible time for her, and Brakka does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. After a long history of fighting, Brakka and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'10" when asserting herself. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Nedda reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has styled his scarlet crest well, parting it to the left. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a grey coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Alberich lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 160 pp. 1 Good lock.

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length gold crest. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Thava was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Unemployed, but she got bored and became a Brewer. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Brewer for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 90 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a grey coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 sp.