Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Grumbar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When Grumbar reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This woman wears a brown vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her head has been shaved. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. 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: She got into the Barkeep business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 33000 sp. Jet (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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 raised in a desert tribe. He worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her gold crest, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. 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: Money/treasure; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Courier born in the past three hundred years. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Karg was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'3" when asserting herself. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A true patriot, Symma would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'6". He wears bulky green painted plate armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His long silver crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a great chef.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Valorean was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Rose (70 gp).