Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Bûbol was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jade (110 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red crest is still thick. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Mishann was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Mishann 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 Mishann. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and red. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Ratak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Ratak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Ratak took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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 to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He stands about 3'7" and wears a fancy blue suit. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 70 pp. 4 Smokesticks. 1 Holy water.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a dagger on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Finellen lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Finellen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Knight and was forced into it by her family; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He keeps his scarlet crest in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Kerkad 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. Kerkad liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2800 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jade (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Herbalist uniform. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: She likes to wear brown tank tops with blue skirt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emma grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in the south. Her childhood dream was to be a Locksmith, but she was a colossal failure. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Locksmith again.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Average lock.