Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 cp. Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Junk Dealer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 27000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her fur is cinnamon and very short. Her fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 240 pp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Gifted from a young age, Avice studied abroad. Avice was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 70 gp. Jet (110 gp). 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and white handkerchief worn on her left side. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her childhood dream was to be a Mason, but she was a colossal failure. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Tippletoe was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To be a Mason again.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Herbalist soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'9" and wears a grey shirt with thin red vertical stripes and green pants. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. With wild golden hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is a great chef.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: An older man who prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a brown vest and prefers yellow and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her beige fur is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Emerald 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1600 gp. Onyx (70 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.