Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Eberdeb's homeland. Eberdeb decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp).

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has violet eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Gynk was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Dyer. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Sard (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Mehen is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has black crest. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. He wears his orange fur down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Serpent 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 Serpent. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sannl was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 190 pp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (9 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her blue crest is thinning but still full. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She comes from a rich western family. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After months of barely getting by, Zykroff managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a tan coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.