Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is black and curly. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When Jo reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quillathe wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... The war was a terrible time for her, and Quillathe does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born into a rich family. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a white scarf. His yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Smoking was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears professional attire. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving A true patriot, Dara would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Ûkbûk was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears skinny pants and wears a grey and white robe with the hood down. His black hair is long and unkept. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Norman enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Family, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, marred by sweets. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Thar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp).