Description: An older man who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Through the years after Everard was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Everard's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a Cartwright, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who tends to wear a large brown jacket, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is still thick. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Gifted from a young age, Beatrice studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Dee lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jet (100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). White opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He has blue eyes and a blue hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Mindartis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother 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 Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.