Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Verna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Tanner. He became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gifted student she started as a Sage, but she got bored and became a Blacksmith. She has worked as a Blacksmith like her father before her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. 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 is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her red hair is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, marred by teas. Her hair is brown and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Avelina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Dyer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Tarak lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 cp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this northern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Vassago speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vassago 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; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.