Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Born in the east to a Tailor, Frederick learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Tailor. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Fire opal (800 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Spy, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. After a long history of fighting, Liftrasa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Einkil was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shipwright. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Gardener but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 cp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 160 gp. Citrine (70 gp).

Description: She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. Her gold crest, when down, is lengthy. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Daar was born with her father's beautiful face. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. After a long history of fighting, Daar and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 4'4" western man, he wears a grey coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears a blue shirt with thin white vertical stripes and tan pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears bulky blue painted plate armor, and carries greataxes. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spy arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 60 gp.