Description: She stands about 5'7" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Althaea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 70 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age his father died while driving off some goblins. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in whip use. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear flannel. Her brown fur is heavily combed to the left. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears an entirely red suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His green crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Gargax was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Brewer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Spy, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 30 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her white hair is braided into rings. She is baby faced.

Personality: Makaria speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Makaria was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is short and brown. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 cp.