Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. His fur is short and beige. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: He wants revenge against dire rats; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His hair is silver and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in a small forest village. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He's in love; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She wears professional attire. She carries a battered whip and tarnished club as well. Her hair is red and very short. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears dull white sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed trident, just in case. He is an epitome of beauty. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. 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 likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears tattered old clothes, marred by sweets. She has wavy brown hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He very much looks the part of a Bricklayer. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired him part-time. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Superior lock.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is silver and curly. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This man has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 160 gp.