Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a brown vest and prefers black and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears her auburn hair down. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to protect her home

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 21000 sp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears an entirely blue suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker blue hat.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1700 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Verin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 sp. Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She carries with her a set of shortbows, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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 has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has no hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Carpenter business.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His rusty crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Donaar was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a lance on his belt and is in decent physical shape. He wears a colorful flower in his orange fur. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Trail was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 43000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Drusilia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her lavender fur is heavily combed to the left. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 250 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).