Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple violet robe with black stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lia embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Lia hails from a village terrorized by brigands. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Gardener. She has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a pastel Stetson hat and pastel clothes. His fur is short and lavender. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. In his 20th 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Laborer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Vondal was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Laborer for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a very tight haircut. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 sp.