Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and is pretty ugly. Her silver hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Jo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 60 gp. Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has no fur. She has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This tall, slender man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His beige fur is long and unkept. He has yellow eyes and a pastel hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Knight. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Orla was born with her father's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her cinnamon fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Cloud was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a tan collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a great chef.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Through the years after Rosamund was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Rosamund's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Rosamund and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10 pp. Azurite (14 gp).