Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a hammer on his belt. He is an epitome of beauty. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Born in the north to a Guard, Adrik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adrik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears dull green sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. Her crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Korinn hails from a village terrorized by giants. 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. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has shaved her head bald. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Nalral was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Nalral's homeland. Nalral decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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. Nalral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is short and black. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 22. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Marbas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Marbas was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown fur is knotted and matted. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Spring 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a fancy tan suit. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Eldon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Eldon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 40 pp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: He wears just a black suit. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Antitoxin. 3 Smokesticks. 3 Smokesticks.