Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his white crest well, parting it to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: Direcris was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This northern man wears a pastel costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red fur is knotted and matted. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Lone was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Lone's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears bulky black painted plate armor. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Glassblower who has hired her part-time. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Quespa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Quespa abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6 Acid flasks.

Description: This malnourished woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. 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: Vaina was born with her father's beautiful face. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. After a long history of fighting, Vaina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. Hematite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Mamnen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an entirely grey suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is short and auburn. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 25. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Being a Soapmaker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is typically in his Engraver uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Engraver, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, yellow cloak. She carries with her a set of shields, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When Ella reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf 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 used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Sard (20 gp).