Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has shaved her head bald. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her blue crest is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She takes great joy in being the best Performer in town.

History: She got into the Performer business at a young age. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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. Akra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a great chef.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are copper and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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 born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her brown fur is knotted and matted. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 140 gp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: This southern woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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 in the south. Her childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She likes to wear grey tank tops with white skirt. She wears her silver hair up. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 70 gp.