Description: He usually wears his tan robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his red hair up. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Jet (90 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a blue collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Through the years after Tana was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Tana's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Phann was born the youngest of three triplets. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and an old rival family wants her found

Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'11". She is dressed in an above average manner. She has shaved her head bald. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Marshal father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with grey slacks. He has golden hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Quarion embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. A true patriot, Quarion would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and blonde. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Fargrim embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. A true patriot, Fargrim would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Through the years after Fargrim was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Fargrim's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 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.