Description: This eastern man is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His clothes are grease stained in places. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the east. Through the years after Norman was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Norman's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This southern woman is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Syllin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. 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: Syllin was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is typically in her Cartwright uniform. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Naivara wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Interpreter they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Cartwright, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. She has chestnut hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her spear. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: Elizabeth is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Egelina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

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

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: An older man who sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the east to a Guard, Medrash learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20 gp.