Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear flannel. He has dyed his greying blue crest a little too much giving a sharp blue color. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Greethen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Greethen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He is physically well-built. He wears a colorful flower in his silver crest. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Mortician for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His scarlet crest is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear pastel tank tops with yellow pants, and carries clubs. He sports a flattop fur cut. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 800 pp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman very much looks the part of a Map Maker. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. The war was a terrible time for her, and Mary does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 900 pp. Jasper (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jade (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Bundrigo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He takes great joy in being the best Architect in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Bundrigo was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Bundrigo's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 pp.