Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is typically in his Unemployed uniform. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. He became a Unemployed soon after.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Holy water.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a fancy brown dress. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has slicked back white hair. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sarah grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Volen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This southern woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her black hair up. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Gomory was born with her father's beautiful face. 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 sai.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 140 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and rapiers. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Eldon grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Eldon. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This woman wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her broad violet hat.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has slicked back black hair. She has brown eyes and a blue hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. 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 was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.