Description: This western man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

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 is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Ernest lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Family, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has wavy auburn hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Joan grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and doesn't want to be a blacksmith and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp).

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Anne's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Glassblower they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Sailor, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elysande fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. Star ruby (600 gp).