Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Ghaliver was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and revenge

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has red crest. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When Farideh reached her early adolescence her Dragonborn father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

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 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 30 gp. Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Holy water.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His silver crest is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and money/treasure

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1100 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is typically in his Miner uniform. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thorpe grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Drusilia was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 sp.