Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a bastard sword on her belt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Caramip alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Mary is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man usually wears his brown robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Skirt grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her hair is red and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She got money to start a business from the gang present in town. She is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small black clips. 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 the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bookbinder. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, John is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, John studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Aristocrat school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He very much looks the part of a Fortune-teller. His hair is brown and curly. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Expert 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His brass crest, when down, is lengthy. He has red eyes.

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 underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the west to a Baker, Donaar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bowyer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Baker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Family, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Baker

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

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp).