Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and black robe with the hood down. His purple hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Melech alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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 he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 18000 gp. Silver ewer (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Keyleth was born with her mother's beautiful face. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Keyleth took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greataxe and armor she uses now. She bought a greataxe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 pp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a brown coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her brown fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Silent was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'2" eastern man, he is wearing a long, black cloak. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He has violet eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Tûkâ was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Tûkâ liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her red hair is cut short. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson red hat.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dragonborn conditions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.