Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Sorcerer 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1300 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Assassin business.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She wears a red vest and prefers blue and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Sarai speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Sarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 4 Smokesticks. 7 Acid flasks. 2 Thunderstones. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but she was a colossal failure. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Bowyer again.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. She wears her blue crest up. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Bryseis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west to a Bricklayer, Bryseis learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'7", this woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears a colorful flower in her silver crest. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ruloth has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has shaved her head bald. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ulla studied abroad. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Ulla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 210 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. After a long history of fighting, Mûzglob and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.