Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She has no hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a brown vest and prefers grey and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Healer. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She worked as a nervous Healer and found it very stressful. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He sports a flattop hair cut. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanuath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears bulky red painted plate armor. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 60 gp. Eye agate (5 gp).