Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is baby faced.

Personality: Mindartis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Mindartis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Gardener, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mindartis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Anastrianna alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is short and silver. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Hunter. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 120000 cp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished pickaxe as well. His crest is rusty, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Medrash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3 Holy water.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She usually wears her violet robe and has her axe always slung over her shoulder. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Canary diamond (3000 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jet (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Rolen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and prefers to wear flannel. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is purple and very short. His eyes are black and beady.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: She wears a fancy black dress. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Ronwe was born with her father's beautiful face. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).