Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. 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: She was born at the edge of vast desert. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Roger was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She usually wears her yellow robe and has her ceremonial dagger always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This eastern woman is dressed in an above average manner. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Sarah was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she's in love

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has wavy silver hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the south to a Beggar, Delre learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Delre was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His hair is black and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Bathin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Sard (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this southern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A true patriot, Dûgza would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available she will default to her falchion. Her head has been shaved. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Jane took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 pp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Hematite (9 gp).