Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This northern woman is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blue hair is smooth and relatively long. Her ears are large.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender woman typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She has no fur. She has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Performer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born into a rich family. A gifted student she started as a Body Guard, but she got bored and became a Performer. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 340 gp.