Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'11". She has the majority of her body covered in plate, and her gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. She sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her crest is black and curly. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Rezena and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He has moderate length scarlet crest. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Citrine (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a red feather.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: The child of a Masseuse, who enjoyed hunting, Ghash was taken on many hunting expeditions. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Ghash's homeland. Ghash decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She has blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bendoo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses like a well dressed Bowyer does. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries quarterstaffs. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: Gormogord was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His childhood dream was to be a Sage, but he was a colossal failure. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born into a rich family. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. She tends to her Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with her old friends

Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 320 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.