Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Justin was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Justin's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'1" and wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and grey robe with the hood down. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Alex alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Helen grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Helen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 gp.