Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Callie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has auburn hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She usually wears her blue robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. 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 meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 140 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her lance. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. 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 likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ida grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ida. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 160 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, blue shirt, and green tie. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 35. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Althaea 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. Althaea 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her rusty crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Pogranix was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Pogranix and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is content

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1200 sp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fancy white suit. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears an entirely blue suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His head has been shaved. His ears are large.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a simple blue robe with white stripes complete with hood. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dayereth embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Dayereth 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. Through the years after Dayereth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Dayereth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 20 gp.