Description: 5'5" and muscular, this northern man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He sports a flattop fur cut. His eyes are yellow and beady.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Serpent is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. After coming to the age of reason, Serpent took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Jasper (70 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Barber like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. A true patriot, Bathin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a Farmer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man wears professional attire. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oloric was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Body Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Sailor kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. A true patriot, Isabella would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Amber (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).