Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears just a black suit. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kallista will drive conversation. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with yellow slacks. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has no fur. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'8" when asserting herself. She has moderate length white crest. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. A true patriot, Blendaeth would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She got into the Engraver business at a young age. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She's also a talented Carpenter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 sp. Silver pearl (40 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a black and pastel robe with the hood down. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her ears are large.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Creega was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Deep green spinel (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Elaim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Barkeep; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born into a rich family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, and carries swords. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Performer profession.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Eye agate (10 gp).

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 wears professional attire. She has black hair. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Hadwisa lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Butcher, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2500 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).