Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears her auburn hair down. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Coral (130 gp).

Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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 is a Hag in disguise. 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 Blacksmith. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the north. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Emotional. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern woman wears a white deerstalker hat and white clothes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, grey shirt, and brown tie. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gold.

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. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her red hair is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She takes great joy in being the best Scribe in town.

History: Eran was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When Eran reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His orange fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is content.

Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is white and curly. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.