Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

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. When Nyx reached her early adolescence her Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head, and is pretty ugly. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His white eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Astar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 cp. Pink pearl (160 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has violet eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Shump grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Shump. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears just a red suit. She has wavy blonde hair. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Sarai enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Layabout. After a long history of fighting, Sarai and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a miller again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Military, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, yellow shirt, and blue tie. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His silver hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Tûgog reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. After a long history of fighting, Tûgog and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 sp. Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Oblar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and grey pants. His crest is gold and very short. His red 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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Maagog abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 150 pp. Coral (120 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Amber (120 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this woman wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a greataxe on her belt. Her orange fur is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Smoking took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bricklayer and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A 3'3" southern man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp).