Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on her left side. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Gifted from a young age, Merla studied abroad. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Ernest is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the east to a Shipwright, Ernest learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. She has amber eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Frouse was born the youngest of three triplets. He found a children's book about a Gnome 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ridaro's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. She has done her best to style her lavender fur to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Edge was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He got into the Brewer business at a young age. 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 tends to his Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 90 gp.