Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are copper and beady.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Shivering grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Shivering. Being a Locksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

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

Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She keeps her green crest in a pixie cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Roofer, her father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has blue eyes.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2800 gp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He has done his best to style his bronze crest to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born in the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear white tank tops with grey skirt. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Merla enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Rael speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. While he appears to be a normal Elf, 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rael fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She carries with her a set of pickaxes, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her red hair is long and unkept. She has black eyes and a green hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Vapula grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Vapula. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vapula fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: 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; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is brown and very short. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Salanop was born the youngest of three triplets. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 cp.