Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is typically in his Engraver uniform. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are blue.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the east to a Engraver, Akoth learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Masseuse, but he got bored and became a Engraver. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, River's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a Unemployed first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Shag lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Shag 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. He has worked as a Unemployed like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Chrysoprase (40 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her father's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered dire rats who tried to eat her hand. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1900 sp. Sard (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miner who has hired her part-time. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mason. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Mary alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fancy green suit. He wears his brass crest down. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Dadalan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, In love, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'7" when asserting herself. She wears her brown hair down. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Barrister, her father struggled to pay the bills. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Jane took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up nunchaku and armor she uses now. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 250 gp.