Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His golden hair is still thick. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy, Insane. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has moderate length blue hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Semyaza was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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: Revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Puyet was born with her mother's beautiful face. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: She wears green trousers with brown and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She carries with her a set of bastard swords, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astaro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Coral (150 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is still thick. Her eyes are gray and beady.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her silver crest is thinning but still full. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Slave, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and pastel pants. His brown hair is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 goblins, the young Karg began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a long, white cloak, and is pretty ugly. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Carter and found it very stressful. He struck the Carter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His brass crest is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. After a long history of fighting, Hirrathak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.