Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Oppleby's homeland. Oppleby decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, violet shirt, and black tie. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Dain hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her white hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Helen was born with her father's beautiful face. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe and is in decent physical shape. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Rosalind wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... 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: Rosalind was born with her mother's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 20 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. A true patriot, Dean would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

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

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Lazy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her first spouse was a Fisher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Fisher they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Seamstress, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to protect her home

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has wavy yellow fur. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shivering grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.