Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is physically well-built. His red hair is lengthy. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Zircon (70 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She usually wears her grey robe and has her shortbow always slung over her shoulder. Her black hair is still thick. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her first spouse was a Junk Dealer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 120 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is short and red. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Dyer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Dyer for hire.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Ella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, marred by beers. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her auburn hair is well kept. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She takes great joy in being the best Architect in town.

History: She got into the Architect business at a young age. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nordak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 390 gp.