Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her quarterstaff with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Bryseis is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Dyer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he likes to wear white tank tops with black pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Dondon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Dondon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Animal Trainer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She sports silver long hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Hupe alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sculptor for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Eye agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle 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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She found a children's book about a Elf 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Keth is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 pp. Jet (120 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His fur is yellow and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. To his fellows he 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.