Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He married young, but lost his spouse to giants. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Servant. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Callybon is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Callybon lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Jade (50 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. 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. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is content

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 70 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears an entirely red suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

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 however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: Standing 3'2", this man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Calcitro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'0". He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 20 gp.