Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Spyglass. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Good lock. 1 Backpack.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is silver and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gifted from a young age, Hlin studied abroad. Hlin was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Stylist. Now she works as a dancing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks. Her black fur is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Priest born in the past three hundred years. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in the east to a Priest, Moon learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Priest responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears just a white suit. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A true patriot, Joan would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He wears long strands of opal and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bounty Hunter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Bharash took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bather for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears a colorful flower in her beige fur. She has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

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. A true patriot, Leaf would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Leaf grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This man wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

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 is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 gp.