Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His black crest is still thick. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Zedaar was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Raer liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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. Dworic fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 sp. Malachite (10 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Cartwright, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eberk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to protect her home

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paggen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; 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: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull white iron scale mail. She carries a battered rapier and tarnished mace as well. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Shamil hails from a village terrorized by illithids. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Lazy, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His auburn hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 280 gp.