Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, marred by sweets. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Helja isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears just a tan suit. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears silk and lounges about seductively. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has wavy silver hair. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. A true patriot, Philomena would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (70 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Everard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears long strands of ruby and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has blue eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 40000 cp. Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 45. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Lilli was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sculptor they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Animal Trainer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered halberd and tarnished quarterstaff as well. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Gormogord was born the youngest of three triplets. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 40000 cp. Malachite (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'5" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and golden. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently the stress of being a Butcher has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1400 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.