Description: Runty and weak-looking, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A true patriot, Uthemar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Lavinia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Ruler, but she got bored and became a Body Guard. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and balancing her hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Jet (160 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Server work with an outfit from a few towns over. Server work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rolen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (90 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her rusty crest is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She's also a talented Shipwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 sp. Jet (140 gp). 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Arjhan was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Arjhan's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To be a Barber again; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Adelaide lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She wears a pastel tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She carries a battered axe and tarnished spear as well. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).