Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is portly but not overly obese. With bright black hair. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

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. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Malquis was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Logical, Persistence, Artistic. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. 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 is fixated on the number 29. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Ortegar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 9000 cp. Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Simon grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Simon. After months of barely getting by, Simon managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: She wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. The war was a terrible time for her, and Lia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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 left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this western man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Sard (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her black fur is lengthy. This copper eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was taken from her home at a very young age. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Glassblower. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Oloric wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Oloric was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel, and she perpetually has her sickle ready. Her crest is cut close to her head. She is baby faced.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nala does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nala studied abroad. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. She has beige fur. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.