Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nelkin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her lavender fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Skirt was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Sard (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Amber (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a black collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her scarlet crest up. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Marshal does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north to a Marshal, Pyntle learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Guard again.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a warhammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a large grey jacket. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dean was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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. Dean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. She is portly but not overly obese. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gifted student she started as a Laborer, but she got bored and became a Priest. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Priest for hire.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (7 gp).