Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Xappan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and she perpetually has her rapier ready. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bounty Hunter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student she started as a Ploughman, but she got bored and became a Bounty Hunter. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and grey tie. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished shield as well. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this western man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 cp. Red garnet (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). White pearl (120 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: She wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 28. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nyx grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 sp. Malachite (6 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Enialis wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Enialis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and white robe with the hood down. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Vonana lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She is physically well-built. She keeps her white fur in a pixie cut. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the south. Jade was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shepherd. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 360 gp.