Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and yellow tie. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was taken from his home at a very young age. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Vezera was born the youngest of three triplets. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Spice Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Bellfounder, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This western man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Mozikth liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dull green sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. She keeps her blue hair in a pixie cut. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Slave Trader hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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 prove his worth to the world; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manfred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has moderate length black hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She got into the Banker business at a young age. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She has worked as a Banker like her mother before her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.