Description: This man stands a little under 6'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Hoshû lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and he perpetually has his longbow ready. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Emerald (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Amber (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Coral (100 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy golden hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When Arannis reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tourmaline (80 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gilbert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her white crest is still thick. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dragonborn in existence. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.