Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has no hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Zook enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his brown fur in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Jade lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Stylist, but he was a colossal failure. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on her torso, and she perpetually has her bastard sword ready. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Vonana was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Animal Trainer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Mason again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears skinny pants and wears a black and red robe with the hood down. His white crest is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Azzakh grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears a fancy black suit. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: Ûkbûk hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Ûkbûk began to lead the lost caravan. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 40 pp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Rurik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: To be a Miner again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: This woman dresses like a well dressed Carter does. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 75. 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 is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To pay off her debts.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Debt. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and carries hand crossbows. Her hair is red and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vaina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 60 gp.