Description: This late middle aged man wears bulky black painted plate armor and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is cut short. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Braak lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. After a long history of fighting, Braak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful, Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (500 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Jade (130 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in an above average manner. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Birel has worked very hard to control her curse. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and dresses like a well dressed Unemployed does. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Whurdred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Unemployed. She became a Unemployed soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 23000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'9", this man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He keeps his red fur in a pixie cut. His yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a fancy black suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brass crest is knotted and matted. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: Ildrex was born with his father's beautiful face. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 18000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).