Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has never given up on her painting dream.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Jeweler responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 14000 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp).

Description: Standing 5'5", this man very much looks the part of a Shoemaker. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Qemuel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a green vest and prefers brown and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has styled his white crest well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Terse, Disease. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Bella was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and yellow tie. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.