Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red fur. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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. Shadow fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He usually wears his white robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned female is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright auburn hair. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Hugolina 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... A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Carter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull violet iron scale mail. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Sariel was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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 revenge against brigands; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 60 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a hunchback. He has no hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Purban is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Purban 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 250 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She carries with her a set of warhammers on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. With bright blonde hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Beggar. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Beggar.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Varis was born with his father's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 120 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp).