Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age his mother died while driving off some dire rats. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in scythe use. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Hobart was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. She has wavy dark red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Osah grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 110 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 11. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Pacifist, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a white collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Carpenter who has hired her part-time. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Vanchu lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's in love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His white hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Fisher and found it very stressful. 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; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears skinny pants and wears a violet and grey robe with the hood down. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1900 sp. Moonstone (40 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 sp. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear yellow tank tops with violet pants. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Naal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Actor and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.