Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Gardain was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She wears her black hair down. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Mary liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Gardener.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is red and curly. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Gifted from a young age, Liftrasa studied abroad. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His fur is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Spring was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2400 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is black and very short. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: Born in the south to a Map Maker, Ivellios learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: He comes from a rich southern family. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. 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 loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Red garnet (40 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a black scarf. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her cinnamon fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Through the years after Nimble was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nimble's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries with her a set of whips on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Gorga and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2200 sp.