Description: He wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. His white hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ernest is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is red and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Murook and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her black hair is lengthy. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is obsessed with her god.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jet (100 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Jade (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rose (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 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 (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'11". She wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 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 (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.