Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy red fur. Her yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Shifting is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in the east. Shifting abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He has done his best to style his gray fur to look like a famous performer. His yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Kali reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear flannel. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A true patriot, Vanuath would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He worked as a nervous Armorer and found it very stressful. He struck the Armorer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His tied-back hair is golden. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Kallista was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Kallista's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Kallista and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Forgetful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is typically in her Fortune-teller uniform. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Adventurer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 230 gp.