Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 2. 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. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. While she appears to be a normal Tiefling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears violet trousers with white and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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: Galiena was born the youngest of three triplets. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Galiena alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 cp. Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her red hair down. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by sweets. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Veloptima took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Architect born in the past three hundred years. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Architect for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spy arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length lavender fur. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson pastel hat.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 90 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp).