Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He has gray eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Faran was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His crest is black and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Hedonist, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal (600 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor 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 tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her blue hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She got into the Armorer business at a young age. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She struck the Armorer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a marshal again

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ribbles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amber (140 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. His hair is chestnut and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Fisher. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up work as a Fisher and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He is content; and balancing his hectic life and new fisher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.