Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has no hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Umpen has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 190 pp. Malachite (11 gp). Star ruby (700 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her gold crest is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Azurite (12 gp).

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 10. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Bookbinder father left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His clothes are grease stained in places. His fur is yellow and very short. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1600 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She carries with her a set of morningstars on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

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 has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born to a Courier, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Bethrynna was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Bethrynna's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She became a Jeweler soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1300 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gaaki was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her parents enrolled her in a Commoner school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Cook business.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Oppleby and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Nora hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Addict, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. With wild auburn hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. A gifted student she started as a Layabout, but she got bored and became a Junk Dealer. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).