Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her red hair down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Gorbundus and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gerbo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 cp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Holy water. 5 Acid flasks.

Description: An older man who wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Norsko would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Norsko was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 20000 cp. Hematite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.