Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a Bather first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Baern was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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. Baern fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This malnourished woman is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and grey handkerchief worn on her left side. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Chaedi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. 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. Chaedi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy golden hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Himo was born with his mother's beautiful face. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this northern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and green tie. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 cp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this northern man wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Farmer father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'11". He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has moderate length white hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jaxi grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a Armorer, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Mormo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 140 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).