Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His hair is golden and curly. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Forgetful, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. She is an epitome of beauty. Her red hair is cut short. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born in the west to a Weaver, Avice learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. She has moderate length red hair. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 sp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dilettante. His hair is cut close to his head. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Bertram speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Bertram is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Bertram was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Whurbin was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 45000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'1" northern man, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Gimurt was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gimurt fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'0". He wears a fancy brown suit. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.