Description: 5'3" and muscular, this western man wears a black vest and prefers pastel and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 190 gp. Sard (50 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her brown fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are copper and beady.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Gifted from a young age, Spear studied abroad. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Hematite (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His silver crest is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is an amazing painter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His head has been shaved. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: He wears a blue deerstalker hat and blue clothes. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on her left side. She wears her yellow fur down. Her copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cloak wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 40 gp. Malachite (15 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She's also a talented Bowyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and balancing her hectic life and new gardener responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has moderate length silver hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Tana has worked very hard to control her curse. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.