Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mardred embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. At some point she was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Mardred was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet 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 is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'10" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. With bright red hair. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a Architect, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's in love; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 14000 cp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She has red eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Sekhmet will drive conversation. 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: Born to a Weaver, her mother struggled to pay the bills. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amber (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A freak accident while working with his Detective father left him crippled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the north. He found a children's book about a Halfling Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Agatha is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Agatha was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, 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 Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 390 pp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xanaphia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.