Description: A middle-aged man, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. This black eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Susannah was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Gilthur was born the youngest of three triplets. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Insane, Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a red shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She sports black long hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Buvvie 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. A true patriot, Buvvie would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

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

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her silver crest, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is an amazing painter.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. After a long history of fighting, Zykroff and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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 in the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 130 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Portia took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greatsword and armor she uses now. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is physically well-built. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Performer business.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 cp.