Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His chestnut hair is cut short. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Thervan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1200 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). White opal (400 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Coral (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'7" northern man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his flail with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has done his best to style his red crest to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He takes great joy in being the best Adventurer in town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Ildrex has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His copper crest is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He got into the Bowyer business at a young age. His first spouse was a Carter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new bowyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a fancy yellow dress. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She bought a lance and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 17000 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a great chef.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is a great chef.

History: Nalaed was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this northern woman wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. Her hair is short and silver. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

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. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Sard (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp).