Description: This man is very fat, and is typically in his Bellfounder uniform. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 Bellfounder. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Cartwright. She is physically well-built. With wild blonde hair. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. A true patriot, Harriet would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His purple hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. 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: Skamos was born with his father's beautiful face. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: Standing 5'10", this woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her chestnut 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: 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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Melissa was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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 now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His cinnamon fur is matted, messy, and big. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Art speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in a small desert village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Art took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. After a long history of fighting, Art and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 sp. Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a large violet jacket. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Theirastra enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Theirastra was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (70 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20 gp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'0". He wears dull brown sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. He has no hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Orsik studied abroad. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is auburn and curly. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 110 gp. Jet (120 gp).