Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She wears her auburn hair down. Her ears are large.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Elizabeth was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Mortician. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2800 gp. Jade (150 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: This woman wears a green vest and prefers blue and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white crest is matted, messy, and big. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in a small desert village. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a Barkeep first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His first spouse was a Ruler, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. 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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Thomas has worked very hard to control his curse. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is braided into rings. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Akmen was taken on many hunting expeditions. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, In love, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with pastel slacks. She keeps her long gray fur kept up in a rat tail. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Jade is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jade grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She struck the Body Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her chestnut hair up. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Prosperine abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. After a long history of fighting, Prosperine and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Malquis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 pp.