Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is scarred and worn.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bather. His brown hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Ar-Baruk liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She carries a battered longsword and tarnished rapier as well. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She got into the Beggar business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. She has a very tight haircut. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 20000 sp.

Description: Standing 6'4", this woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2300 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 usually wears her black robe and has her monstrous two handed axe always slung over her shoulder. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Fortune-teller profession.

History: Born in the east to a Weaver, Bendoo learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 cp. 4 Holy water.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Oriff was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 360 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).