Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His ears are large.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Her beige fur is greasy and uncared for. Her ears are large.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Sweet was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Sweet's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Sweet was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has wavy silver hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Heian was born with his mother's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jet (130 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: A 5'2" western man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He keeps his dark red hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Map Maker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1400 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a white costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Bhevek was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When Bhevek reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She is baby faced.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the north to a Mason, Sarah learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has worked as a Mason like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Syllin grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She married young, but lost her spouse to orcs. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp.