Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has wavy white hair. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the east to a Dyer, Waywocket learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Dyer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nikki grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 cp.

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. Her hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is a Bellfounder first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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. Being a Bellfounder kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 80 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this northern man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He bought a lance and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miller and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Alain was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She bought a hand crossbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her beige fur is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Five was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. She has wavy purple hair. Her eyes are black and beady.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His fur is lavender and very short. His fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Dynamic was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Body Guard soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 gp.