Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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 always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his monstrous two handed axe. He is an epitome of beauty. He has shaved his head bald. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Henry is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Anne wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warlock, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She found a children's book about a Halfling Warlock who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Traki lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Cairn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise gold.

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 vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cimer grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Ploughman, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Good lock.

Description: This man is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His black crest is long and unkept. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly tridents and sickles. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Griselda was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Griselda's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 cp.