Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Nurkara is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

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. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Nurkara has worked very hard to control her curse. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He has black hair. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Religious, Has a crush, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is silver and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She got into the Tanner business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Tanner and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears just a red suit. She wears her brown hair down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Shepherd like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 37000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born in the south to a Mercenary, Bethrynna learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. She wears her red hair up. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

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. A freak accident while working with her Shepherd father left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 sp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Therai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a red coat with yellow slacks. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

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 mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.