Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Einkil embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His black hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bhevek fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 cp. Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a violet wide-brimmed hat and violet clothes. His golden hair is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Spy, but he was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manfred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's in love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 310 gp. Peridot (30 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this northern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has dyed her greying dark red hair a little too much giving a sharp dark red color. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. 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: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 3'0" and muscular, this southern woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: 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 dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a red shirt with thin green vertical stripes and violet pants. He has moderate length brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Joser enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Priest, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Ilde was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She has red hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born in the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 cp. Golden pearl (160 gp).