Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat, and he perpetually has his spear ready. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). 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. Quarion fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 13000 cp.

Description: An older man who wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Ur-Lasu lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

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

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is black and curly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Suhnae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a green feathered hat and green clothes. Her gold crest is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A freak accident while working with her Ruler mother left her crippled. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 50000 cp. Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large violet jacket, and carries monstrous two handed axes. She has shaved her head bald. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Adrie abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp).

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears an entirely black suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has dyed his greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Shump was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Rogue who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. Her gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: An older man who prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Theren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp).