Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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, Theirastra is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Carter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jet (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson brown hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Herbalist. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Hugolina was born with her mother's beautiful face. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a brown tunic with pastel highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Tordrid speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Tordrid never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Virra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Layabout. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shields and ceremonial daggers. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Koeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Stylist, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 130 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Thunderstones.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a grey shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in the west. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 170 pp. Citrine (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Coral (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.