Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is physically well-built. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly glaives and greataxes. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished longbow as well. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her ears are large.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp. Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: She is typically in her Cartwright uniform. Her crest is blue and curly. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 pp.