Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Alberich was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alberich was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her feathered tan hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Naivara will drive conversation. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naivara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a colorful flower in his bronze crest. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Server. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. White pearl (150 gp).

Description: This northern man wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a long, black cloak. Her scarlet crest is greasy and uncared for. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Blacksmith who has hired her part-time. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Gesrethe was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gesrethe decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has wavy blonde hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. 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. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her red hair up. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ahinar will drive conversation. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Ahinar was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stableman. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is short and white. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Oppleby and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 340 gp.