Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Rose (50 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born in the north to a Banker, Sybil learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a grey Stetson hat and grey clothes. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in a small desert village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Adelard took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up warhammer and armor he uses now. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He carries a battered club and tarnished bastard sword as well. His red hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 30 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sage born in the past three hundred years. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Sage business.

History: Diggory was born with his father's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mumpena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is short and black. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She worked as a nervous Barrister and found it very stressful. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her red hair down. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Ellywick has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Selfish, Disease. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, marred by sweets. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).