Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and very much looks the part of a Butcher. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Butcher. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has shaved her head bald. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born in the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Interpreter like her father before her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 cp. Red spinel (110 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Being a Armorer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Kûga took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up nunchaku and armor he uses now. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1700 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.