Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 80 pp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Gifted from a young age, Suhnae studied abroad. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Suhnae was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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. Suhnae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a violet collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is content; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 30000 sp. Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear flannel. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nija was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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. Nija fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Smokesticks. 4 Antitoxin. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His hair is black and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Map Maker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Map Maker; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Smokesticks. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His silver hair is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Krimp was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anverth will drive conversation. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.