Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He wears a colorful flower in his blue hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt and is in decent physical shape. His hair is silver and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Barendd fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is red and curly. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Názkûga was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Marshal. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears just a white suit. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her fur is beige and very short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses like a well dressed Brewer does. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Server, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Brewer for the past few years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a red cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She is an epitome of beauty. She has moderate length white hair. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fancy white suit. His brown hair is still thick. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Pûg was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 120 gp.