Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Dain lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case, and carries ceremonial daggers. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's in love; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 260 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, 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: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: This woman wears an entirely violet suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker white hat.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Yevelda was born with her mother's beautiful face. 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. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Yevelda was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her fur, while still mostly lavender, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her copper eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Fortune-teller. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Spear was born with her father's beautiful face. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She carries a battered bow and tarnished crossbow as well. She has black hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Stacee was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student she started as a Crown-heir, but she got bored and became a Beggar. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and violet handkerchief worn on his right side, and carries shortbows. He wears his chestnut hair down. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White opal (700 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.