Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has no hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Ridaro alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently the stress of being a Shepherd has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

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. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Direcris was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Religious, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is physically well-built. Her blue crest, when down, is lengthy. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Kadana was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. While she appears to be a normal Dragonborn, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. Coral (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf. Her scarlet crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Roge will drive conversation. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Roge hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Roge began to lead the lost caravan. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). White opal (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp).