Description: This tall, slender man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Hoglik lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Her first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His black hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Justice, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 150 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: Veloptima lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Beggar and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp).