Description: He wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Faran took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up mace and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With wild white hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Guard father left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Blossom was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull white iron scale mail, he is not a threatening figure. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Apothecary. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 20 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Hunter. He has achieved small success as a Hunter.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 4'1" northern woman, she wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn 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 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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Urshar was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 70 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: This woman wears dull red sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed flail, just in case. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her hair is short and brown. She has green eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 40 pp. Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished rapier as well. She has wavy rusty crest. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sculptor. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new sculptor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has chestnut hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp).