Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'11" when asserting herself. Her hair is silver and very short. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. Sarah enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sarah was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Sard (60 gp).

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He usually wears his black robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He bought a trident and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear flannel. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'8" and wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest is blue and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a Map Maker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the south to a Map Maker, Gorbundus learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 cp. Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and carries flails. Her hair is blonde and curly. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Elama hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a black vest and prefers red and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 cp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Riardon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Riardon never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 cp. Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His silver hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Amber (160 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gerald was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He bought a axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 sp.