Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Norkruuth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, Norkruuth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bowyer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Shepherd, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His purple hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mormo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

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

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His white fur is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Military, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). White pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sarah was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Sarah 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. During her travels, Sarah and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Sarah discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Sarah fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Altho grew up listening to his father's many stories. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her black eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Vapula was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vapula fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Travok was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Mardred was taken on many hunting expeditions. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1800 sp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a blue shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. 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: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.