Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Zook enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insane. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is red and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His 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 pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his father's many stories. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is blue and curly. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Miller they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Courier, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Slave, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears just a violet suit. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quillathe speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a Spy, her father struggled to pay the bills. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 sp. Jade (110 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a pastel costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His fur is black and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aura embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aura grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has wavy black hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Paelias was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has worked as a Courier like his father before him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Soapmaker; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver crest is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Glassblower. He has achieved small success as a Glassblower.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a grey tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Norman is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Bowyer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 cp.