Description: He usually wears his grey robe and has his hammer always slung over his shoulder. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to protect his home

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Pirithin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Stylist they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Cartwright, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Amber (40 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears professional attire. He wears his red hair up. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Ar-Beka is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Ar-Beka lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Ar-Beka has worked very hard to control his curse. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a sellsword and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He has done his best to style his cinnamon fur to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Five is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Five took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up club and armor he uses now. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1900 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: Malmûg was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Malmûg never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Religious, In love, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a violet shirt with thin white vertical stripes and blue pants. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Baelitae's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Barkeep born in the past three hundred years. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length gray fur. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Five wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Barbarian, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is black and very short. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Emma was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Disguise kit.