Description: This southern man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a dagger on his belt. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has white hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cook who has hired him part-time. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Mortician, his father struggled to pay the bills. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Heian's homeland. Heian decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a Body Guard soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 270 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: This northern woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her golden hair is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Margery enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Margery was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Adventurer. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Eye agate (4 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Orla 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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in a small island village. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This southern woman wears a fancy pastel dress. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Serpent grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is white and curly. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She comes from a rich western family. 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 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Malachite (8 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Himo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Himo took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up mace and armor he uses now. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the north to a Roofer, Folgûm learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Folgûm was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has worked as a Roofer like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp).