Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 6'1" northern woman, she wears tattered old clothes. Her brown fur is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Shadow has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and he perpetually has his axe ready. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Leucis embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Leucis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 sp. Jet (130 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortspears and daggers. His blue crest is thinning but still full. 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. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heskan grew up listening to his father's many stories. Heskan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1100 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp).

Description: He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a black armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. Her crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Farideh reached her early adolescence her Dragonborn father 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large pastel jacket, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. He has moderate length brown fur. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 20 pp.