Description: This western man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Hoshû lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. She has wavy brown hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Caelynn was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She struck the Adventurer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears baggy tan pantaloons and a black scarf. His hair is white and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses like a well dressed Barber does. His brown hair is cut short. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Silvo was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Flaws: Disease, Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in an above average manner, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is obsessed with his god.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Guard. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

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. 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 Guard. She's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is golden and very short. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Sumnes embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, grey shirt, and tan tie. Her brass crest is thinning but still full. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She got into the Bounty Hunter business at a young age. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has achieved small success as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Iolite (20 gp).