Description: This late middle aged man dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks and is in decent physical shape. His fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Cask is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the north to a Barrister, Cask learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Miner, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. He has wavy chestnut hair. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He found a children's book about a Tiefling Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears black trousers with pastel and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her silver crest is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1400 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is typically in his Butcher uniform. His hair is short and golden. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in the west to a Butcher, Rurik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Cynical. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He wears his white hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'7". She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a scimitar on her belt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: In love, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. 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: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 41000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.