Description: A plain young-adult man, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has styled his purple hair well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and her gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. She has wavy white hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

Personality: Shanairla 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... Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When Shanairla reached her early adolescence her Elf father 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. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She is physically well-built. She sports golden long hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. Ovak is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Ovak was born with her father's beautiful face. 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. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 23000 cp. 1 Backpack. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 47000 sp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears skinny pants and wears a grey and green robe with the hood down. His hair is short and golden. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west to a Knight, Morkral learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His blue crest is braided into rings. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Yurk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 90000 cp.