Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Military, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3 Holy water.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her white fur is braided into rings. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Jade was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (700 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat, and carries shortspears. His white fur is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 40000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown shirt with thin white vertical stripes and black pants. He wears his silver hair down. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Arannis has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 Gnome in existence. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Orla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: He usually wears his grey robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, In love, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 290 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His green crest is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).