Description: This dark-skinned female wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. 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 is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 sp. Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age her father died while driving off some illithids. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in axe use. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He wears a black tunic with pastel highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: Skamos speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Spice Merchant they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Beggar, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She wears a brown collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and carries bastard swords. Her gray fur is thinning but still full. Her copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Five hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Five abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Revenge; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 cp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: This western man is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 90 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp).

Description: This man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dreali was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: An older man who typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor, he is not a threatening figure. His yellow fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Cask was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Bricklayer and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bricklayer and was forced into it by his family; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a green wide-brimmed hat and green clothes and is in decent physical shape. She has done her best to style her scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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 served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 gp.