Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Birel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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 west. 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 north. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a Bricklayer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His black hair is cut short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Dean hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 20 pp.