Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are yellow and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Cask was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 pp. Amber (90 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Coral (90 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a yellow collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white fur has been sun bleached extensively. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of ruby and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman usually wears her violet robe and has her halberd always slung over her shoulder. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

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. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).