Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt. She has wavy black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Orryn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 pp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Coral (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Yevelda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Jeweler for hire.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Server. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his white crest down. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Torinn hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jasper (70 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Jade (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: A 6'4" southern man, he usually wears his brown robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. He has worked as a Shepherd like his mother before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 80 gp. Azurite (15 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a green collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brass crest is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Mishann has worked very hard to control her curse. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is content; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Average lock.