Description: This malnourished man wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His silver hair is singed and shortened. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Architect. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His tied-back hair is brown. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bûbol grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her bronze crest is lengthy. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Findex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Findex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 130 pp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears dull blue sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His hair is golden and very short. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ralf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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 fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 29000 sp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Thunderstones. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear flannel. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Philomena is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She receives visions of the future at random moments

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 Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Shepherd soon after.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.