Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Paymon will drive conversation. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born in a small desert village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her brass crest up. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Pyxrin never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears her auburn hair down. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the south to a Priest, Ridaro learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his orange fur in a flapper bob. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is short and white. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her black eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has auburn hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Mayor again; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Soveliss has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her fur is cut close to her head. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.