Description: A moderately attractive woman, she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a great chef.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. After coming to the age of reason, Zagga took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a hammer on his belt. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 70 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears just a blue suit. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Painter father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: 3'10" and muscular, this western woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the south to a Seamstress, Peren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. 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. Peren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her black hair down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Eva was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, pastel shirt, and white tie. He has styled his beige fur well, parting it to the right. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines yellow.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Shadow was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'7" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Brogg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Carrie was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Carrie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 sp. White pearl (60 gp).