Description: 4'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has black hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. To her fellows she 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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Tordrid was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Tordrid decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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 money and likes to spend it; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 20 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'2" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Volen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 160 gp. Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and quarterstaffs. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Being a Body Guard 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: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His black hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Ulfgar 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. 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. Ulfgar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Doctor, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She takes great joy in being the best Stableman in town.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: To be a Brewer again; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His fur is cut close to his head. 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 almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Smoking fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 80 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 sp.