Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, marred by sweets. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available she will default to her greataxe. She has a hunchback. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

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. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a red coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Through the years after Alain was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Alain's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to protect her home

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, pastel shirt, and green tie. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Volen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She bought a bow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She carries a battered longsword and tarnished spear as well. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A true patriot, Anakis would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Left-Handed is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Left-Handed was taken on many hunting expeditions. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is still thick. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His gold crest is greasy and uncared for. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Dyer for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2700 pp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.