Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Merla hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, blue cloak. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Erevan liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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's in love.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

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. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to be a tailor again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. At a young age her mother died while driving off some gnolls. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in lance use. After a long history of fighting, Chenna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Thodris was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is short and brown. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Varis has worked very hard to control his curse. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shipwright for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shipwright responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 30 pp. Banded agate (10 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Coral (80 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Masseuse job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Philomena is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Philomena lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.