Description: This late middle aged woman sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ekk will drive conversation. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ekk grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ekk. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her purple hair is still thick. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Stylist. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. A true patriot, Uzza would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Uzza was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. His red hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Through the years after Carrie was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Carrie's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He tends to his Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a barkeep again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and red handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Nicor has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is short and silver. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He takes great joy in being the best Weaver in town.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and balancing his hectic life and new weaver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Indian accent

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

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 4'8". She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe, and her gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. Her blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She worked as a nervous Mayor and found it very stressful. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair is lengthy. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dreali studied abroad. When Dreali reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a carpenter again

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.