Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: He was born in the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 40 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 wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His ears are large.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mantus grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This northern man is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His clothes are grease stained in places. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Nelkin 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. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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 a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp. Hematite (10 gp).

Description: A 4'1" western woman, she wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Therlin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Expand her business; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She is an epitome of beauty. She has slicked back golden hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

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. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on her belt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her fur is cut close to her head. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Cask learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a server again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her first spouse was a Roofer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 270 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his white hair up. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Mormo was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears green trousers with white and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Junk Dealer. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Junk Dealer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 140 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).