Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Knight but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Shivering was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Sard (60 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Amber (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is brown and curly. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Jacoba hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meena studied abroad. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Meena's homeland. Meena decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear blue tank tops with black pants. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Red spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jade (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Emerald (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform After a long history of fighting, Aramil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Coral (70 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Jasper (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.