Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is golden and very short. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Performer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Meriele was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Jade (100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His hair is brown and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. 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 is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. He is physically well-built. His beige fur is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His parents enrolled him in a Expert school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears long strands of aquamarine and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has scarlet crest. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. He wears his chestnut hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thorin will drive conversation. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

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

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He got into the Sellsword business at a young age. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sellsword.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her brass crest is smooth and relatively long. She has red eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Good lock. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'8". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His hair is black and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Beggar. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp).