Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Mortician. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He became a Mortician soon after.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear brown tank tops with grey pants. His lavender fur is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'1" and wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is silver and very short. She has a dull look in her black eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she's in love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: This woman wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 cp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Courier kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 50 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bowyer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is white and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to dragonborn people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her lavender fur is heavily combed to the left. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Job, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.