Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her purple hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dalaba studied abroad. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1700 sp. Malachite (12 gp). White pearl (140 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Nordak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Thunderstones.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a violet shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in a small island village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 island due to the painful memories there. Roger took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Paelias was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Paelias was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shipwright. He's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp.