Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Taklinn is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Taklinn hails from a village terrorized by giants. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Henry was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1800 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. The war was a terrible time for him, and Anverth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to be a cartwright again

Flaws: Addict, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts, and carries shortbows. She wears a colorful flower in her red fur. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Windy was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Windy alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Windy was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Hatae learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears tan trousers with green and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 6'2" western woman, she wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. Her crest is green and very short. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Raiann was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Average lock.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His hair is auburn and very short. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. The war was a terrible time for him, and Folgûm does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Folgûm alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Folgûm was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).