Description: This dark-skinned female wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her silver hair is well kept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with red slacks. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Berrian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 250 gp. White pearl (90 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears an entirely yellow suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears her golden hair down. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Jacoba 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 Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Anne lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 sp. Jet (40 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has no hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A true patriot, Mogg would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 gp. Amber (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear flannel. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Hematite (11 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a morningstar on her belt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has styled her dark red hair well, parting it to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mastema fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mason; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has black hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eldon studied abroad. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 230 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp).