Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 98. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Norsko has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Disease, Insane, Lazy. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Layabout and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a layabout and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cook but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He's also a talented Priest, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her blue crest is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Savaran is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a Roofer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a black vest and prefers brown and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Rûkdûg's homeland. Rûkdûg decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rûkdûg fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and doesn't want to be a barrister and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a fancy white suit. His hair is chestnut and very short. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Priest who has hired her part-time. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 47000 sp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His white crest is still thick. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Srorthen embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Srorthen and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.