Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He is portly but not overly obese. His bronze crest is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: Adrex is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Conrad hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Terse, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a green vest and prefers grey and pastel shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her brass crest is knotted and matted. She has red eyes and a green hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Dentratha enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A 5'0" eastern man, he usually wears his blue robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mercenary. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north to a Hunter, Mantus learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This southern woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is wavy and long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of a Farmer, who enjoyed hunting, Tomph was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She uses divination through singing.

History: Kilia was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. She sports black long hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Williamina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).