Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Flak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Flak grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and balancing his hectic life and new dilettante responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears skinny pants and wears a blue and red robe with the hood down. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'11", this man is dressed in earthy colors with a white and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. His golden hair is cut short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Nazû was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nazû decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Assassin kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Assassin

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

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her black hair down. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Astaro was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy scarlet crest. She dresses like a well dressed Shoemaker does. She has a hunchback. Her scarlet crest is lengthy. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She carries with her a set of scimitars on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Biri was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Biri decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear flannel. She has slicked back golden hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born in the west. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop hair cut. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Brewer. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 340 gp.