Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He got into the Laborer business at a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He tends to his Laborer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a flail on her belt. Her blue crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: Surina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Aristocrat, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Surina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'3" and prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. Being a Ploughman kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He usually wears his black robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. He has black hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. She has white hair. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern woman wears a yellow shirt with thin green vertical stripes and red pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Rinn was born with her father's beautiful face. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His crest is cut close to his head. His red eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: Gorbundus is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).