Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He sports a flattop crest cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dragonborn conditions. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Amber (90 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has wavy blonde hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Faral hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jet (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Jade (50 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on her belt. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is braided into rings. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'7". He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. His golden hair is cut short. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Pog was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Revenge; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1700 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in the south to a Mortician, Thervan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is red and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.