Description: This malnourished woman wears a fancy black dress. Her bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Kadana wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Kadana hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She married young, but lost her spouse to dire rats. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Revenge; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has slicked back black hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Fire opal (400 gp).

Description: He wears a tan shirt, with a violet mid length shorts with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is physically well-built. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

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. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Aerdeth has worked very hard to control his curse. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is content; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 pp. Black opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her auburn hair is lengthy. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Heather took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up glaive and armor she uses now. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A 4'1" eastern woman, she wears tattered old clothes. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Ovina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently the stress of being a Map Maker has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 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 the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red crest is heavily combed to the right. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Spice Merchant they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Cook, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a white coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His hair is black and curly. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 sp.