Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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. Carrie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'3" and wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and pastel robe with the hood down. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is golden and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Eleanor embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. To her fellows she 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: She was born in the north. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and tends to wear a large green jacket. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her rusty crest is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 28. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Blacksmith and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a large black jacket. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ea was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently the stress of being a Miner has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 80 gp.