Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a yellow coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His hair is brown and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (160 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her tied-back hair is white. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a Masseuse first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a sculptor again

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black crest. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a hunchback. He has black crest. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 sp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'3" when asserting herself. Her brown fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Seamstress but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arara grew up listening to her father's many stories. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mason.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1600 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is content

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She has blonde hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Bellfounder.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.