Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

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: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. He has no fur. His yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. She wears her cinnamon fur down. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. 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. Windy fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Insane, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this eastern man wears long strands of jet and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has silver hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Henry enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a red vest and prefers grey and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Brewer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is typically in her Apothecary uniform. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: Vorka was born the youngest of three triplets. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Apothecary soon after.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Broce fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 90 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Hematite (16 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has styled her dark red hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.