Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His crest is short and bronze. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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 was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Grigi and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 sp. Jade (100 gp).

Description: 4'4" and muscular, this southern man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nalral grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is white and curly. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her long red fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Tricking was born with her mother's beautiful face. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Debt, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She dresses like a well dressed Glassblower does. She wears her silver hair up. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Keyleth is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the west to a Glassblower, Keyleth learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has achieved small success as a Glassblower.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hatae grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her monstrous two handed axe always slung over her shoulder. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She has no hair. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Bendoo was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.