Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His blue crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Gargax was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to protect his home

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'3" and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available she will default to her flail. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ovina does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Ovina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Interpreter, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown fur is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Through the years after Harvest was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Harvest's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 340 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: She wears a black vest and prefers white and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She is physically well-built. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a cook and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Blue quartz (16 gp). Jet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Adrie's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Tethren was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Tethren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His rusty crest is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 Mortician. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

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 worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Adran learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her crest is bronze and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver pearl (80 gp).