Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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 child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She carries a battered trident and tarnished longbow as well. Her hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small red clips. 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 is irascible and easily irritated. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stylist who has hired him part-time. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Navigator. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Ella liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: Standing 3'3", this woman is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She got into the Sellsword business at a young age. Her parents enrolled her in a Ranger school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 110 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His tied-back hair is auburn. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.