Description: He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He sports a flattop fur cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this western man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His crest is scarlet and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dull brown sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case. She has wavy white hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Helja was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Rogue, 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 Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1600 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male likes to wear black tank tops with violet pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has moderate length brown hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Ar-Baruk 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. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her skin is flawless and her white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has done his best to style his gray fur to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Jade enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Jade was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Jade was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Jade decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Soapmaker 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: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2100 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She usually wears her black robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. Her rusty crest, when down, is lengthy. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She worked as a nervous Mercenary and found it very stressful. She tends to her Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a barrister again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 340 gp. 2 Smokesticks.