Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His white hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He struck the Mason job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and doesn't want to be a mason and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When Elama reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available she will default to her scimitar. She sports a flattop fur cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair is still thick. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mamnen studied abroad. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This woman wears dull red sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is short and silver. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tanner profession.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.