Description: This younger middle-aged man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Nim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Ulblyn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his long scarlet crest kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Nykkan has worked very hard to control his curse. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Smokesticks. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a black vest and prefers blue and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Manea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Jillian 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. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Jillian was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sage. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Apothecary kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this southern man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. He has golden hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: The child of a Brewer, who enjoyed hunting, Odo was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Odo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. 3 Smokesticks. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks, and is pretty ugly. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Trail speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: The child of a Junk Dealer, who enjoyed hunting, Trail was taken on many hunting expeditions. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 sp.