Description: She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly rapiers and daggers. Her black crest is still thick. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His hair is short and blonde. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shepherd. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Shepherd, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 160 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Bendoo was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Bendoo's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a brown shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length yellow fur. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born into a rich family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Standing 5'2", this woman sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has white hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: Gifted from a young age, Jezebeth studied abroad. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Debt. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 150 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His red hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Feldûsh liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'5". She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ronwe will drive conversation. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She got into the Brewer business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing her hectic life and new brewer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a fancy red suit. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. 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 tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.