Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Rurik was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Rogue, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. Her bronze crest is thinning but still full. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sora was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Râsh grew up listening to his father's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she likes to wear grey tank tops with yellow skirt. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sarah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 cp.

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 white collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Bagga is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Server, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. 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 quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born in the west. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Carter 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's looking for her big break; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With wild blonde hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. After coming to the age of reason, Ilanis took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 30000 cp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).