Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. 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: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 120 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mayor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gold eyes and a green hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Patrin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a green tunic with white highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Beggar responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1500 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. 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 can speak with the recently deceased. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 cp. Amber (140 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

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

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His tied-back hair is white. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Ahvain speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Akra is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Akra 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 made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 120 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp).

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She got into the Actor business at a young age. When Andry reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 260 gp.