Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

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 left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Werydd isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 160 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His chestnut hair is cut short. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a Painter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He struck the Painter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's in love; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has moderate length white hair. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Slave Trader business.

History: Born to a Ploughman, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 120 gp. Citrine (30 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his black hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A freak accident while working with his Laborer father left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her falchion. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. A true patriot, Gurdis would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 380 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp).

Description: He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'11" when asserting himself. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Silvo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Banker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 sp.