Description: This woman wears baggy white pantaloons and a red scarf, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She wears a violet coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Locksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Gifted from a young age, Xappan studied abroad. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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 wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Debt. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Azza was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a green shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and black pants. His silver crest is still thick. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: Born to a Interpreter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Family, Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her black crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Detective. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Slave, Job, Religious. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 17000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her black hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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 used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect her home

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1400 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a Bricklayer, her father struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.