Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Norkruuth is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Norkruuth 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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available she will default to her axe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Ilanis lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Server, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Lamlis studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her red hair is cut short. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Joan and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His auburn hair is long and unkept. 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 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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Carter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His hair is short and auburn. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a white tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and his gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Theren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.