Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, marred by chocolates. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is baby faced.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She got into the Banker business at a young age. When Vanchu reached her early adolescence her Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has achieved small success as a Banker.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Banker responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Kilvar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'10" when asserting herself. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Anne never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dragonborn activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dragonborn doctor. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on her left side. Her fur is short and black. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's in love

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. The war was a terrible time for her, and Aline does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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 currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a pastel shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 to loving parents in a slum to the east. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'5". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A true patriot, Tûmûg would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. After a long history of fighting, Tûmûg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: PTSD, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.