Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His head has been shaved. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 180 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tan vest and prefers brown and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Dimble is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a blue tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Ella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 70 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: The child of a Miller, who enjoyed hunting, Morkral was taken on many hunting expeditions. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Morkral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: She likes to wear blue tank tops with tan skirt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valanthe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 cp. Golden pearl (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a fancy brown dress. Her lavender fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She's also a talented Shepherd, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 sp.