Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are black.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kallista was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

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

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. Her copper crest is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a tan vest and prefers brown and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears professional attire, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is thinning but still full. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". He wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. His hair is short and brown. 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 seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Average lock. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Good lock.

Description: This man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Now he works as a painting tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her warhammer with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her crest is short and scarlet. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. 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 in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 sp. Jade (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her white hair is lengthy. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.