Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alston was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Sybil has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Burana wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her parents were killed by drow in a raid when she was still a young child. The drow captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many drow want her driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has no hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Glim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Glim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Glim reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Thunderstones. 1 Smokesticks. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Morkral speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: He was born in the north. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His crest is short and scarlet. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 sp. Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 15000 cp. Jade (50 gp). Jasper (70 gp).