Description: This woman wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: He stands about 2'10" and wears a white collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

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

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 2 Holy water.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her lance with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Hugolina was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Hugh has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A 6'8" eastern man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker. His yellow fur is smooth and relatively long. 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 is extraordinarily eccentric. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Flask was born the youngest of three triplets. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears silk and lounges about seductively. He keeps his copper crest in a pixie 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: Kiirith speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 sp. Malachite (11 gp).