Description: This western woman wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has shaved her head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. After coming to the age of reason, Borun took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Borun fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Roofer business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Roofer

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

Possessions: 60 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She is a mite stocky and tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is brown and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born in the south to a Sculptor, Kali learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 12000 sp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He has brass crest. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the east to a Fletcher, Direcris learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Fletcher. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Direcris was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

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

Possessions: 100 gp.