Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adelard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 sp. Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brass crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Arjhan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Through the years after Arjhan was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Arjhan's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This eastern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pâsh embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Pâsh was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Miller. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Maiathah hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This malnourished man wears dull green sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. His rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 Dragonborn in existence. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Salasar 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 an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 cp.

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 a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Pearl was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Pearl was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Crown-heir. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'5". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Bellfounder father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear black tank tops with brown skirt. Her crest is gold and curly. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on her right side, marred by chocolates. Her hair is red and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Bookbinder; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 60 gp. Zircon (80 gp).