Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'0" when asserting herself. She has wavy black hair. Her amber 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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Mella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Mundane, Lazy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Malachite (12 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: 6'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has moderate length red crest. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 160 gp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has wavy gold crest. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gargax studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 sp. Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: He likes to wear grey tank tops with black pants, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. He has silver hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. A true patriot, Gunter would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. 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. Gunter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Helja will drive conversation. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bather but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her first spouse was a Animal Trainer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. 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. Helja fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Extrovert, Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'2". He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Gardener business.

History: Jocelyn 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 sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Chem is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Chem was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 290 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Knight business.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Caeldrim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To be a Carter again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Jet (120 gp).