Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He carries with him a set of shortbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This southern woman wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her falchion. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the east. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She sports a flattop fur cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a violet scarf. He has red hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Everard was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane, Racist. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man is dressed in an above average manner. His green crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in a small island village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greatswords and shields. His tied-back hair is brown. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 north. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fisher and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He carries a battered club and tarnished scimitar as well. His silver hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1700 sp. Jade (160 gp). 1 Half-Plate.