Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is short and black. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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, Valafar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Glassblower, his father struggled to pay the bills. Valafar was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Guard. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'11" when asserting herself. She wears her silver hair up. She has amber eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Dyer who has hired her part-time. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a Barkeep, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barkeep. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Barkeep.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting illithids, the young Sorath began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Sorath was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He very much looks the part of a Assassin. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Pikar will drive conversation. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Pikar hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Assassin for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (140 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

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. A freak accident while working with his Miner father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it, and she perpetually has her spear ready. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 120 gp. Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 cp. Jasper (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in an above average manner. His white hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is an amazing painter.

History: Warryn was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She stands about 2'8" and prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Cora was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Cora's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp.