Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her mother 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Azzakh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Emeny's homeland. Emeny decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 110 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears professional attire. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

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 long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are green.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Gifted from a young age, Târz studied abroad. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears long strands of amber and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His fur is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tricking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 180 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With wild red hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Lavinia was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's in love.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Cynical. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 sp. Chalcedony (40 gp).