Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His crest is gold and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gray eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Sensitive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Jade (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by 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, Grisha is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jet (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ploughman. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'7" when asserting himself. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Carrie hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Carrie alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Carrie and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Bree was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon 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. Bree took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up sai and armor she uses now. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.