Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Baern was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Baern was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Scribe. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 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 (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. After a long history of fighting, Ellyjoybell and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (130 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a spice merchant again

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Coral (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Rose (50 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and she perpetually has her rapier ready. Her crest is white and very short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 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 (70 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 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 (10 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small violet hat.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Performer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Navigator, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Sard (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her head has been shaved. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents were killed by goblins in a raid when she was still a young child. The goblins captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Hlin was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and she wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 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 (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.