Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has dyed his greying dark red hair a little too much giving a sharp dark red color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Akmen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This southern man prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in the south. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 40 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp).

Description: He usually wears his pastel robe and has his mace always slung over his shoulder. His black fur is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Interpreter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His childhood dream was to be a Sculptor, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Shoemaker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and grey tie. His black fur, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines copper.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Elegant grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a glaive on her belt. She carries a battered axe and tarnished glaive as well. She has wavy black hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is an amazing painter.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She has wavy brown hair. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30 gp.