Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is short and chestnut. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and carries daggers. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. After coming to the age of reason, Tûkâ took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with green slacks. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 sp. Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, red shirt, and brown tie. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her copper crest is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Burana was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: 3'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She is baby faced.

Personality: Bella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Apothecary like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1300 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 cp.

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 golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 150 gp. Zircon (80 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and white robe with the hood down. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She bought a rapier and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'5" and is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 80 gp.