Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Gell learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are white.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Simple lock. 1 Average lock.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy golden hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed club, just in case. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student she started as a Engraver, but she got bored and became a Jeweler. After a long history of fighting, Gunnloda and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has no 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 hates giants. 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 men.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sammal grew up listening to his father's many stories. Sammal abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1800 sp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this northern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Grumbar hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30 gp. Coral (150 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a brown collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His fur, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He has yellow eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is short and brown. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. At some point he was captured by giants and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2900 sp.