Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his ceremonial dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has done his best to style his gray fur to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 sp.

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 suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red crest has been sun bleached extensively. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: The child of a Interpreter, who enjoyed hunting, Pogranix was taken on many hunting expeditions. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting drow, the young Pogranix began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 sp. Jet (50 gp).

Description: He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has black eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Xappan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Xappan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 140 pp.