Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. Her crest is blue and very short. She has a tattooed face.

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 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is physically well-built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Crown-heir for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

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

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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; and many giants want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Igden 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 regain custody of his son

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'4" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barrister for hire.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: White opal (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her silver hair is cut short. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tana grew up listening to her father's many stories. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears green trousers with grey and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His gold crest is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Patrin wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Patrin is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Patrin studied abroad. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Hunter and was forced into it by his family; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Amber (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A 3'0" western man, he wears long strands of aquamarine and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Borun was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.