Description: A 5'5" eastern man, he wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. She has no crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp).

Description: She wears a violet vest and prefers grey and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Coral (160 gp). Amber (160 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear flannel. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Pennie speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Hunter, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Lûga 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 Lûga. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Artin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Artin was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 280 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His tied-back hair is brown. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Laucian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Laucian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished mace as well. His white hair is thinning but still full. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Tethren 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Junk Dealer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.