Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and red handkerchief worn on his right side. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop fur cut. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. After a long history of fighting, Beast and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1300 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 90 pp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Emerald (1000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His fur is short and black. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Shadow was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a sellsword again

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and black. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1200 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dull violet sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed spear, just in case. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Maiathah was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1800 gp.