Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 sp. Rose (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is short and brown. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a black armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 sp. Azurite (8 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Cook uniform. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Manea's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Cook but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Cook arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Kali is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She bought a sickle and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Family, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is an amazing painter.

History: She got into the Junk Dealer business at a young age. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Junk Dealer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2300 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears tattered old clothes. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a brown scarf. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 sp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Ekk speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Map Maker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1600 gp.