Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Paladin 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this eastern woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With wild brown hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: An older woman who is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Cora was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is typically in his Tailor uniform. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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: Glim was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 cp.