Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vadania was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vadania fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is chestnut and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Tanner but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new tanner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 pp. White opal (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a simple green robe with red stripes complete with hood. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady black eyes.

Personality: She is a Butcher first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Butcher but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. While she appears to be a normal Tiefling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. With bright golden hair. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 pp. Jade (140 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jet (140 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Sard (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.