Description: An older man who is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is typically in her Performer uniform. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Server but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She got into the Server business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Server work with an outfit from a few towns over. Server work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker white hat.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is content

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a grey tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, tan shirt, and green tie, and is pretty ugly. Her gray fur is still thick. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Amber (120 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he usually wears his white robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. After coming to the age of reason, Faran took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local map maker

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.