Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. His brown hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Valafar is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 19000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her morningstar. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the west to a Stableman, Werydd learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Stableman. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'5" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black opal (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He has white eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the west. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Emerald (600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her white fur is greasy and uncared for. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Layabout profession.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a layabout again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.