Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed axe, just in case. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. A true patriot, Pyra would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Black opal (1300 gp).

Description: She wears a green vest and prefers violet and pastel shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her blue hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Lilith enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His brown fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Locksmith, Geva learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. 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 is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the west. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the east to a Weaver, Sindri learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has worked as a Weaver like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Lance speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Military, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).