Description: This man dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Forgetful, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 3 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 70 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: He wears a violet collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ivellios will drive conversation. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new server responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tattered old clothes. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Althaea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40000 cp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears light armors faded through time and improper care, she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her ears are large.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Sailor father left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fisher. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich western family. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Fulbar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Fisher

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

Possessions: Just what you see.