Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her black hair is cut short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dee fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Baern was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a green wide-brimmed hat and green clothes. He has wavy brown hair. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Tethren was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. Her white fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Harvest lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears grey trousers with green and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She sports golden long hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Oblar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Oblar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Bimpnottin was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the south to a Cartwright, Thoradin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available she will default to her scythe and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 110 gp.