Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. She has green eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. In her youth she was a Sage, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Giselle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gold.

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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a very tight haircut. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dyed his greying white fur a little too much giving a sharp white color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is physically well-built. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Avelina was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 Spice Merchant. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His white fur, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has achieved small success as a Barber.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp.