Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long red fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2200 sp. Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Roland enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Roland lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her crest is red and very short. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She worked as a nervous Gardener and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new gardener responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. She has dyed her greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

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

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. 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. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Onyx (70 gp).

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is physically well-built. She wears her golden hair up. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Vicky was born with her mother's beautiful face. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Vicky has worked very hard to control her curse. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a black collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and is pretty ugly. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 1200 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: This northern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His clothes are grease stained in places. His purple hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Unemployed who has hired him part-time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Apothecary.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: pre-pubescent

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