Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'2" and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. 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 orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bardryn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has a very tight haircut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard. She has done her best to style her orange fur to look like a famous performer. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She got into the Body Guard business at a young age. 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. Recently the stress of being a Body Guard has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 cp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

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. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length silver 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: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a hand crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 20 gp. White pearl (40 gp).

Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He wears his black hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Painter, but he got bored and became a Sage. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Military, Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 150 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 sp.