Description: Runty and weak-looking, she typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She has no hair. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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: Born to a Glassblower, her father struggled to pay the bills. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His red hair is cut short. His ears are large.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the east. Delg abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. His hair is chestnut and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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 at the edge of vast plains. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'5", this woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her white hair is lengthy. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 9. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Yebe was born with her father's beautiful face. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 45000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, and is pretty ugly. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are white and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. White opal (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and grey pants. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Thervan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Thorin was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She sports golden long hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Eldeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Butcher. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.