Description: He is a husky man, who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a brown shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and red pants. He has moderate length red fur. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Oriel was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Callie was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His orange fur is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Spring took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2400 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a brown coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is silver and very short. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 60 gp.