Description: This late middle aged man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe and is in decent physical shape. His scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Mehen was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mehen's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her orange fur is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 10 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Azaki liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Good lock.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. With bright blonde hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her small brown hat.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Stylist father left her crippled. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 110 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her hair is golden and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Aline's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Chain shirt.