Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black fur is knotted and matted. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Leaf was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Leaf's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a pastel vest and prefers white and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and is pretty ugly. Her lavender fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ethereal grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Fabien was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Nedda enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nedda studied abroad. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is still thick. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the north to a Animal Trainer, Vassago learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Being a Animal Trainer 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her first spouse was a Soapmaker, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brass crest is greasy and uncared for. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Dilettante. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Baradad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Dilettante for the past few years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a barrister again

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a white coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head and is in decent physical shape. She has a very tight haircut. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

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. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Roofer.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her black hair is well kept. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Urshar grew up listening to her father's many stories. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 160 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp).