Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her eyes are likewise violet.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His hair is short and brown. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Arannis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arannis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Cleric 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a grey coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Frederick was born the youngest of three triplets. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A 5'10" northern woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Baker profession.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. After coming to the age of reason, Jacoba took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is content

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longbows and clubs. His hair is white and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Abad 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 Abad. Being a Glassblower kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears brown trousers with pastel and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His long yellow fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).