Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her head has been shaved. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Phann 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. Her first spouse was a Spy, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. After a long history of fighting, Salanop and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Iolite (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she usually wears her black robe and has her lance always slung over her shoulder. She wears her brass crest down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has wavy beige fur. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but he was a colossal failure. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is portly but not overly obese. He has blue hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mercenary, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears a red coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Oriel is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Adventurer. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2400 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, red shirt, and tan tie, and is pretty ugly. She has no hair. She has blue eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She got into the Priest business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.