Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a hunchback. His red hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Aelar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jet (160 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jet (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Amber (160 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are copper and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of a Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Trail was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a flail on his belt. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a fancy tan dress. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Kipper was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Gnome Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Cartwright. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Alexandrite (600 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears bulky violet painted plate armor. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heather 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. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Coral (130 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Purah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (20 gp).