Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. He wears his white crest up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in the east to a Priest, Heskan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Priest for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Guard again.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader and is in decent physical shape. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. 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 was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Mella 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'1" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a grey vest and prefers black and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Eldeth's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Slave, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 4'8". She is wearing a long, black cloak, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. 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 born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her red hair is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.