Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His tied-back hair is blonde. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to be a priest again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brass crest is knotted and matted. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vezera studied abroad. Vezera abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His tied-back hair is brown. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Oren was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). In the meantime he has taken over work as a Barber and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He wears his white hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

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 always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has slicked back black hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Breena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Breena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Mella enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Rosalind hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rosalind grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She struck the Blacksmith job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Family, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Onyx (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has shaved her head bald. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Grai's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

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

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Silver pearl (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jade (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.