Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Althaea was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Namfoodle was born the youngest of three triplets. His childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Server for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He usually wears his grey robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Sensitive. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. She has chestnut hair. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Baker again; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Job, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A 4'11" southern man, he wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Elf, 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her crest is blue and curly. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her small green hat.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born into a rich family. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Miller and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and balancing her hectic life and new miller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and auburn. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He takes great joy in being the best Interpreter in town.

History: He got into the Interpreter business at a young age. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and carries greataxes. Her lavender fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Serpent fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.