Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His blue hair is thinning but still full. His white eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Mayor, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears just a brown suit. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a Masseuse first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He tends to his Masseuse job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". He wears a fancy tan suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Senteq would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Senteq studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her silver hair down. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is physically well-built. His long silver crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Selfish. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Jet (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His lavender fur is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He bought a falchion and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Merihim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 sp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in a small island village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Simple lock.