Description: 3'3" and muscular, this western man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. He wears his auburn hair down. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Hobart lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this northern woman wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She sports a flattop hair cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Criella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length blue crest. Her eyes are red.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Interpreter and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears white trousers with violet and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy auburn hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her first spouse was a Layabout, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Hematite (12 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man wears long strands of emerald and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Adelard was born with his father's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is blue and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Iados alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the south to a Knight, Nurkara learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Knight job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.