Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Navigator arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He wears a colorful flower in his brass crest. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 17000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Soveliss grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Violet garnet (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His beige fur is knotted and matted. He has yellow eyes and a pastel hat with a violet feather.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and doesn't want to be a weaver and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her gray fur is singed and shortened. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 37000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is mildly Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has achieved small success as a Assassin.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf. She has moderate length copper crest. Her ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Megren will drive conversation. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has done her best to style her copper crest to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rezena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Rezena was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Rezena's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has a crush on the local butcher

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her fur is yellow and very short. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Emerald hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Her childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but she was a colossal failure. She struck the Courier job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp).