Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Bernard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this northern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blue crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in an above average manner, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Suhnae hails from a village terrorized by orcs. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Suhnae never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2500 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Average lock.

Description: This light-skinned male has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has worked as a Priest like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.