Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His red hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Nicholas 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. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 sp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is white and curly. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A freak accident while working with her Sellsword father left her crippled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman usually wears her violet robe and has her greatsword always slung over her shoulder, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She is a Maurezhi in disguise. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She became a Sage soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her brown hair is well kept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to tiefling people

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her fur is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Born in the south to a Engraver, Gale learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and balancing her hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now owns her own business.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 4'2", this man wears grey trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.