Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Qualen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Qualen was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Qualen's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Qualen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 260 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She struck the Layabout job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, yellow shirt, and violet tie. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered grey hat.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Stableman. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Anthony was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Stableman responsibilities is difficult; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. She has chestnut hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

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

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her spear. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: Elizabeth is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Egelina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: An older man who sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the east to a Guard, Medrash learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20 gp.