Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Tana is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Tana lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 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 has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His white fur is lengthy. His yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Gilbert was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Randal was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Cook born in the past three hundred years. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He struck the Cook job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 sp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: This woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her warhammer with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears violet trousers with tan and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. With wild golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Bethrynna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Laborer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. He is physically well-built. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 cp.