Description: This northern woman wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Baelitae 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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 180 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Holy water.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a green coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His hair is black and very short. He has black eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thamuz was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Thamuz was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Thamuz's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 230 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 180 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has brown hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Ovak 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. Ovak 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 used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2400 sp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, grey cloak. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She got into the Sailor business at a young age. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Anbera alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears black trousers with red and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She has violet eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp).

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Vicky is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Vicky abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She bought a glaive and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (70 gp).