Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished sickle as well. His red hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born into a rich family. Through the years after Flak was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Flak's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She has hazel eyes and a white hat with a red feather.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hrathy was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Mella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Mella has worked very hard to control her curse. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: An older man who wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the west. Vanuath was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Actor. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 17000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears a blue vest and prefers green and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. With bright auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born in the north. Loopmottin liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Everburning torch.