Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and she perpetually has her crossbow ready. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Oda never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her fur is black and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Beast was born the youngest of three triplets. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Sensitive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Carpenter.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has wavy cinnamon fur. 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 erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. 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: Aura was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Aura alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shava grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Superior lock. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This man wears grey trousers with white and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has wavy brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Gerald's homeland. Gerald decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Banded mail.