Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Architect, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp).

Description: He wears dull white sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a sword on his belt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brass crest is singed and shortened. His eyes are gold.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Mella is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Mella 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 Stylist again; and many drow want her driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His silver hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the east to a Knight, Thorin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and carries maces. Her black hair is cut short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Liftrasa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Liftrasa was born with her father's beautiful face. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Liftrasa 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 wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Body Guard does. She carries with her a set of glaives on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length white crest. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mishann grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.