Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries with her a set of halberds on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her small tan hat.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His purple hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, green cloak. He wears his rusty crest down. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1500 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a colorful flower in her cinnamon fur. She has a dull look in her copper eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Spear was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Assassin, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Assassin they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Roofer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gaaki isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 360 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a blue tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his golden hair up. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a Barrister first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Being a Bounty Hunter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Glassblower, his father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with grey slacks. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With bright brown hair. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Architect job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and revenge

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 sp.