Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and violet tie. His black hair is lengthy. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 3'0", this woman wears professional attire. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 270 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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 comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He likes to wear grey tank tops with blue pants. He wears his golden hair down. He has green eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A freak accident while working with his Sailor father left him crippled. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a grey shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Server but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thomas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman dresses like a well dressed Seamstress does. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Seamstress. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Shoemaker profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Fistula was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 cp. Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a large pastel jacket. His gray fur is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 120 gp.