Description: An older man who prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts, he is not a threatening figure. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. The war was a terrible time for him, and Charles does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Charles hails from a village terrorized by giants. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Charles alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Banded agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His black fur is smooth and relatively long. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Pelt 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. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1800 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Through the years after Qualen was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Qualen's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. He has white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gimurt isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She got into the Weaver business at a young age. Jacoba was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Weaver. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this western woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her morningstar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gunnloda studied abroad. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her ears are large.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 140 gp. Sard (70 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and black. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 sp. Jasper (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Coral (60 gp).

Description: A 4'8" western woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Blacksmith. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. 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 giants, the young Hugolina began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Obsidian (4 gp).