Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His yellow fur is long and unkept. His copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has wavy chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Jebeddo is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Jebeddo was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'1", this man wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has taken up work as a Dilettante and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dilettante and was forced into it by his family; and to be a ruler again

Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her white hair is long and unkept. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Thiala lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his silver hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

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 does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this western woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carpenter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 2'10" southern man, he wears an entirely white suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Corkitron isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 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 black coat over it. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are black.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a Gardener, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has worked as a Bounty Hunter like his mother before him.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).