Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sailor who has hired him part-time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Hoshû was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sailor. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, In love, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a Fisher, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 30 gp. Hematite (5 gp).

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her gray fur is long and unkept. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Smoking is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 340 gp. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: This malnourished man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 91. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 sp. Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'4" when asserting herself. She has orange fur. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cloud studied abroad. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Cloud was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A 5'4" northern woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Maiathah was born with her mother's beautiful face. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her white fur is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Jade hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.