Description: She is lean but muscular and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Matilda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. She has worked as a Herbalist like her father before her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Buckler.

Description: He wears just a pastel suit. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His lavender fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He got into the Miner business at a young age. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Horhog is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Horhog was born with his father's beautiful face. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 sp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'9". She wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and yellow pants. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand her business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Jak enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She is an epitome of beauty. She has wavy golden hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Egelina's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (70 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat, and carries hand crossbows. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Coral (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'10". She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 140 pp.