Description: 5'6" and muscular, this southern man tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a colorful flower in his purple hair. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Persistence, Opinionated, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears long strands of sapphire and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 20 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).