Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is cut short. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Az-Rans grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Amethyst (80 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears professional attire. She wears her golden hair down. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Shava enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Shava hails from a village terrorized by drow. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Shava was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 sp.

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 likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is cut close to her head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her chestnut hair is cut short. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Katherine has worked very hard to control her curse. 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: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Nella reached her early adolescence her Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 170 pp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His purple hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'5" southern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Dreali was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Dreali decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Doctor and was forced into it by his family; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.