Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a grey small hat and grey clothes. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. Her gray fur is thinning but still full. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her yellow eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Trail was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Junk Dealer. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her tied-back hair is white. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black opal (700 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She carries with her a set of lances, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is silver and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bowyer. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Valanthe was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He takes great joy in being the best Miner in town.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Adventurer again; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her red crest is long and unkept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 pp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Jade (160 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).