Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rurik isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rurik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Jade (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Malachite (11 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.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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. Her first spouse was a Layabout, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 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.

Description: This northern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spy. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black fur is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spy but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2300 pp. Moss agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Coral (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Jade (90 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Coral (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow, and she perpetually has her crossbow ready. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length dark red hair. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Phelaia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Onyx (80 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Coral (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). White opal (800 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Heskan isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dragonborn unity. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heskan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Heskan's homeland. Heskan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries morningstars. His hair is silver and curly. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jade (160 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.