Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His crest is rusty and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is short and white. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 60 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Slave Trader who has hired him part-time. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Nicholas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear flannel. He has moderate length brown hair. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the west to a Crown-heir, Cressel learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). In the meantime he has taken over work as a Crown-heir and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished morningstar as well. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Senteq hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. 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 into a rich family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has wavy blonde hair. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Layabout, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Maegan will drive conversation. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

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. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson blue hat.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born in a small plains village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His silver hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Frederick alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 390 gp.