Description: She wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears her blonde hair down. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He wears a tan vest and prefers blue and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has moderate length silver hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 6'9", this man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Painter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 17000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. His silver crest is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gargax hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Gargax alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 sp. Moonstone (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear flannel. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Jeweler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Armorer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She tends to her Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her hair is short and brown. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a Banker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Banker.

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

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a tan vest and prefers green and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her brown hair is well kept. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2600 sp.