Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Brottor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Jet (90 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Hupe alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Being a Masseuse kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. Her silver hair is braided into rings. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1300 sp. Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She keeps her bronze crest in a flapper bob. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. A gifted student she started as a Carpenter, but she got bored and became a Cartwright. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 240 pp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length black fur. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a Body Guard, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: He wears a green vest and prefers white and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and whips. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Habor was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Habor decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Raer took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up rapier and armor he uses now. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thoradin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thoradin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 370 gp. Jet (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.