Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears just a violet suit. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: John was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. He wears his white hair up. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Beiro liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Nithther hails from a village terrorized by goblins. At a young age his mother died while driving off some goblins. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in sword use. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Nithther was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Soapmaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nithther was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 sp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Buckler.

Description: 4'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. 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 meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and blue tie. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Prâk is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A freak accident while working with his Herbalist father left him crippled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north to a Spy, Zaffrab learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and red handkerchief worn on her right side. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: She was raised in a forest tribe. Caelynn 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To protect her home; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp).