Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Jade (80 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a fancy green dress. Her dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Criella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Glassblower they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Gardener, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a black armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Tiefling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Forgetful, Insane. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oloric isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. Being a Actor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a red vest and prefers tan and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. A true patriot, Alain would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Alain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her blue hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are black.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the north. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. She has dyed her greying red fur a little too much giving a sharp red color. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sage. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently the stress of being a Sage has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.