Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He married young, but lost his spouse to dire rats. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her crest is copper and curly. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hillanot was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Hillanot has worked very hard to control her curse. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This malnourished man dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Joser has worked very hard to control his curse. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 140 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a red shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Alain was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 20 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp).