Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Thorin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is typically in her Healer uniform. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Citrine (60 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When Waywocket reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother 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. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Waywocket never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 140 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her cinnamon fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Layabout. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Layabout. She has worked as a Layabout like her mother before her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished quarterstaff as well. His crest is green, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Dadalan was born with his father's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Volen was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This late middle aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate and is in decent physical shape. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Ishgha hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ishgha was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20 gp. Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: This man wears bulky black painted plate armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His dark red hair is long and unkept. His fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Server. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Magnifying glass.