Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a red vest and prefers yellow and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair is red and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rûg fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

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

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and chestnut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Nordak took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His cinnamon fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Dilettante for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2400 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: This malnourished man sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. 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 end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a grey scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.