Description: This dark-skinned male tends to wear a large blue jacket. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Adran lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 sp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her brass crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Aasathra is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Aasathra was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aasathra decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses like a well dressed Spy does. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Randal 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 was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 sp. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is silver and very short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 80 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with violet slacks. His crest is gold, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Kiirith 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. Kiirith abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his black robe and has his hand crossbow always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and she perpetually has her whip ready. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

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. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Ernest 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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the east to a Shipwright, Ernest learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 60 gp.