Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1500 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Debt. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 160 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bastard sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and is pretty ugly. He wears his silver hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Ploughman soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stableman who has hired him part-time. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1400 pp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Amber (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy pastel suit. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.