Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Cynical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her dark red hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Tenena was born with her mother's beautiful face. 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. After a long history of fighting, Tenena and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jade (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He prefers to wear flannel. He has no hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Orsik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At some point he was captured by brigands and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a fancy violet dress. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the east to a Sage, John learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Debt, Guardian. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Chem was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Chem's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Chem and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, brown shirt, and blue tie. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.