Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Gurdis's homeland. Gurdis decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, tan cloak and is in decent physical shape. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 sp. Sard (40 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'1". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Barendd was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After months of barely getting by, Barendd managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.