Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her dark red hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born into a rich 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Avice was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Avice decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This man wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His yellow fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are copper and beady.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Fragrant liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She likes to wear pastel tank tops with black skirt. She wears her black fur down. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is an amazing painter.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a grey coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gray eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

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 susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born into a rich family. She found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 120 gp. Jet (160 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, John has worked very hard to control his curse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. Her black crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fancy green suit. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is a great chef.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. After months of barely getting by, Merla managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.