Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Umpen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Umpen. After a long history of fighting, Umpen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Koeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 190 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Crown-heir. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her purple hair in a pixie cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 freemasons.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nora fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.