Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is a Miner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Pog was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His auburn hair is cut short. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north to a Engraver, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local crown-heir

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. 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 is irascible and easily irritated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He wears just a black suit. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 150 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'10". She prefers to wear flannel. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She is baby faced.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the south to a Merchant, Lilith learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. She became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 90 gp. Rose (30 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is black and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1300 sp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 4 Holy water.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Ubada was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His gold crest is heavily combed to the right. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Jade (160 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. He has moderate length auburn hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the north. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.