Description: This malnourished woman wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Sariel's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears black trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts and is in decent physical shape. Her silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Farideh grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This man wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born in a small forest village. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She bought a hammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dyed his greying black crest a little too much giving a sharp black color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Salasar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a hunchback. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 cp. Rose (70 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has no hair. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'2". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. 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 has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 110 gp. Hematite (9 gp).