Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greatswords and pickaxes. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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 a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a Junk Dealer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Orryn hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Orryn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A freak accident while working with his Sage father left him crippled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Junk Dealer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. He has styled his black crest well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Kerkad was born with his mother's beautiful face. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: She wears a red shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is physically well-built. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Philomena studied abroad. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. She wears her chestnut hair up. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She has worked as a Courier like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His gold crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sethrekar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.