Description: This southern woman wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Orianna was born the youngest of three triplets. 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: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 17000 cp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Rael enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mindartis embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Hematite (11 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'3" western woman, she wears tattered old clothes. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Galinndan is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Galinndan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Amber (130 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 sp. Hematite (12 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a green coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her bronze crest is heavily combed to the left. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Assassin. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Arava was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is blue and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Servant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1400 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.