Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Raymond was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Raymond reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

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 was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Doctor like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are green.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'2" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His black crest is braided into rings. His eyes are gold.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to dire rats.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Cartwright born in the past three hundred years. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Standing 5'0", this woman likes to wear green tank tops with black skirt. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her white eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Semyaza took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up club and armor she uses now. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp. Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a blue coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: Vadania speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Vadania was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.