Description: An older man who prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and expand his business

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with red slacks. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a great chef.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90 gp. Jet (130 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a white vest and prefers green and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. 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: Grai was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 sp. Azurite (16 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Travok alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her white hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Architect again.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He wears a blue wide-brimmed hat and blue clothes. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At a young age his mother died while driving off some brigands. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in bastard sword use. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fibblestib fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. Her white fur is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished bastard sword as well. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.