Description: This man is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His chestnut hair is cut short. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: Eberk was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. He has styled his beige fur well, parting it to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Shadow speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 sp. Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He got into the Knight business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a great chef.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has never given up on his music dream.

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

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is typically in his Mercenary uniform. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gildmak embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Gildmak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. In his youth he was a Guard, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Jade (140 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are red.

Personality: Mreksh hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. She has worked as a Crown-heir like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp.