Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has moderate length golden hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Ella hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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 is wracked by social anxiety; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Forgetful, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and likes to wear yellow tank tops with blue skirt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Giselle was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a simple tan robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Stableman born in the past three hundred years. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gerbo studied abroad. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'4" and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a red coat with violet slacks. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tordek studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Tordek took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 160 gp. Jade (100 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy dark red stubble. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She has a hunchback. She has dark red hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Merchant profession.

History: Matilda hails from a village terrorized by giants. 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 owns her own business.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.