Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His white fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving River alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 230 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Dworic lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Scribe they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sculptor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sculptor and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. She's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A 5'4" western man, he wears a pastel deerstalker hat and pastel clothes. His lavender fur is braided into rings. He has green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is an amazing painter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has worked as a Ploughman like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.