Description: He is in excellent shape and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His black hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

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

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this eastern man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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 has achieved small success as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Peridot (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Miner first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She got into the Miner business at a young age. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

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. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barkeep for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson brown hat.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Greedy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She keeps her white fur in a pixie cut. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Windy was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Windy liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., she is not a threatening figure. She has dyed her greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Vezera was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this northern woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is content; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 cp. Jade (80 gp).