Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is blue and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bathin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Farmer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Farmer and was forced into it by his family; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. He is physically well-built. His hair is silver and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Driindar was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 320 gp.

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 wears dark leathers with embroidery. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 sp. Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'10" and has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has wavy auburn hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 150 gp. Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her red crest down. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born into a rich family. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Assassin. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's in love; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Osco was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Osco fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Detective. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp.