Description: He is in excellent shape and wears dull green sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. His blue hair is heavily combed to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Nicor is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and he perpetually has his whip ready. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Lucan was born with his father's beautiful face. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lucan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her silver hair is well kept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a great chef.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Emma was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Mason. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A 3'1" eastern woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is red and very short. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the east to a Body Guard, Thea learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This malnourished man wears a tan wide-brimmed hat and tan clothes. He wears his black hair down. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the south. He worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and balancing his hectic life and new bellfounder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Norman was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long orange fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are copper.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 60 gp.