Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She has slicked back red hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Volen's homeland. Volen decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a banker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her lavender fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Spear's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Spear was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Carpenter. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Ronobe lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His auburn hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Yurk was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 25000 cp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: Standing 6'1", this man wears silk and lounges about seductively. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amber (100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears dull red sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson red hat.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the north to a Miner, Tyna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull red sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

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. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Bucklal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has no crest. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Nadarr alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.