Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He usually wears his red robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. His hair is black and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Altho is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'8". She wears a white top hat and white clothes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shield. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 2'11" and sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a Unemployed, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished woman wears baggy grey pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Torgga was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Assassin hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.