Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. He is physically well-built. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Cory alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with blue slacks. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barrister who has hired him part-time. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. He has wavy brown hair. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Baker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, marred by teas. She sports golden long hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Alice lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Alice abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carpenter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp).