Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished woman is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Oda will drive conversation. She takes great joy in being the best Beggar in town.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She worked as a nervous Beggar and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's in love; and she has a crush on the local fletcher

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. 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 at the edge of vast forest. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2500 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: Standing 5'2", this man is wearing a long, blue cloak. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his green robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His crest is green and curly. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 70 pp. Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this western woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and carries daggers. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rose fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 40 pp.