Description: 3'2" and muscular, this northern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. He has wavy auburn hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Alvyn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 220 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jet (50 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 250 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 sp. Amber (50 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. 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: Nicor was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While he appears to be a normal Tiefling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Dworic speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (40 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 30 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: River was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. River abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

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

Possessions: 140 gp. Coral (90 gp).