Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears her blonde hair up. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Masseuse business.

History: Ootah was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and she perpetually has her bastard sword ready. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bree was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A freak accident while working with his Map Maker mother left him crippled. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He wears a simple grey robe with red stripes complete with hood, and he perpetually has his sai ready. He wears his silver hair up. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Cecily enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cecily fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Gildmak was born with his father's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'4". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.