Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available she will default to her shortbow, and is pretty ugly. Her crest is blue and curly. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insomniac. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Volen was born with her mother's beautiful face. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Cook kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She has no crest. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. 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 the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is short and white. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). 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 is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her brass crest is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kugáluga studied abroad. His first spouse was a Miner, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

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. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'0", this woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her crest is short and white. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Daar has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.