Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The war was a terrible time for her, and Abalaba does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Wiggan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Wiggan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'3". She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She became a Apothecary soon after.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His dark red hair is still thick. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Vassago was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears just a pastel suit. His lavender fur is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Osco isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the east to a Junk Dealer, Erky learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Assassin but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Being a Assassin kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20 pp.