Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a hunchback. He has moderate length white hair. He has red eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Merihim was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears her gold crest up. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Arava alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Being a Detective 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'9" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 cp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. With bright silver hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to protect her home

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 sp. 2 Holy water.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Ghash speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 10000 cp.