Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Theriatis's homeland. Theriatis decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Himo reached his early adolescence his Elf father 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Flaws: Impulsive, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 2'10" and wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Birel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 sp. Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

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. Her crest is gold and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Guard but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a Detective, her father struggled to pay the bills. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Aasathra took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greataxe and armor she uses now. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aasathra 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 wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Assassin, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Pennie never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has moderate length brass crest. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Doudra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy red hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She found a children's book about a Gnome Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Stylist for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 pp. 1 Minor magic item.