Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His tied-back hair is black. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jet (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 great chef.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes, and carries glaives. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Berrian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jade (90 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Jasper (80 gp). White pearl (110 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.