Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Nelkin was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. When Nelkin reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Jade (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jade (80 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished falchion as well. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He has violet 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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his blue hair down. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Farmer, but he got bored and became a Bellfounder. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished crossbow as well. Her blue crest is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raiann was born the youngest of three triplets. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 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.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She carries with her a set of bastard swords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She struck the Roofer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Roofer responsibilities is difficult; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His red crest is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the west. His first spouse was a Farmer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (160 gp). Black opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.