Description: He is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His fur is short and yellow. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Windy is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Windy was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A 6'8" northern man, he wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brass crest is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Hirrathak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her silver hair is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: She was raised in a island tribe. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Coral (130 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, marred by sweets. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad grey hat.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by lycanthropy.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears professional attire. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Server, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Addict, Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears dull white sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.