Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his black hair up. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Hoshû was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hoshû grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hoshû. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears her chestnut hair down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'11" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Map Maker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the south to a Map Maker, Pearl learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and balancing her hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, pastel shirt, and black tie. His crest is short and copper. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Kiirith was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Kiirith grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Kiirith. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Smokesticks. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She is portly but not overly obese. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Shava is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

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

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She has a hunchback. Her black hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A true patriot, Enidda would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her childhood dream was to be a Banker, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Soapmaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a Cartwright, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Therai abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1800 sp. Golden pearl (40 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is short and red. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When Damien reached his early adolescence his Halfling 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp.