Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rurik embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Rurik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Miller profession.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is cut close to his head. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Fletcher who has hired him part-time. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jade (110 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jet (110 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'9", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of luck on his torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. His blue crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jade (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Through the years after Bella was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Bella's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has worked as a Sellsword like her mother before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sellsword responsibilities is difficult; and she is content

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.