Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Armara was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Armara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red fur is smooth and relatively long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. After coming to the age of reason, Serpent took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Violet garnet (600 gp). 7 Acid flasks.

Description: An older woman who wears dark leathers with embroidery, she is not a threatening figure. She has black fur. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the west. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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 born into a rich family. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), marred by beers. He wears his auburn hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. A true patriot, Drogo would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 130 gp. 2 Antitoxin.