Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has red hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Baern was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Baern was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He takes great joy in being the best Marshal in town.

History: Born in the west to a Marshal, Latbag learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is an epitome of beauty. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Kristryd reached her early adolescence her Dwarf 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Stableman; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, he is not a threatening figure. He has no fur. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Silent 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'2" and wears long strands of topaz and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a great chef.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. 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: Money/treasure; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alvyn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Insane, Secretive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.