Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Nordak was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a simple brown robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

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 he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1300 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear green tank tops with grey pants. His hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sage. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and pastel pants. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Barber uniform. His silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barber for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is an amazing painter.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Târz was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Târz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2500 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She very much looks the part of a Guard. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. She is baby faced.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Ownka was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She tends to her Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Amber (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His silver hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gnarsh grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 gp. Amethyst (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and halberds. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She got into the Ploughman business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 310 gp. 4 Thunderstones.