Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Katherine isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. When Katherine reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Lamlis studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Joser and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 sp.