Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Jade (140 gp).

Description: Standing 3'6", this woman wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is a Mason first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mason for hire.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Being a Bellfounder kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has moderate length blue crest. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She bought a spear and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pijjirik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scythes and shortspears. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is golden and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kristryd studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Navigator arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 cp.