Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars, and she perpetually has her falchion ready. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pígug fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit 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 red tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a Painter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A freak accident while working with his Painter mother left him crippled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears her chestnut hair up. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Mara was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Stylist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Anne alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear flannel. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dustin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This eastern man sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp).