Description: A middle-aged man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His hair is brown and curly. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the west to a Tailor, Gomory learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 sp. Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a large violet jacket. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Isabella's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has done his best to style his black fur to look like a famous performer. His yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A freak accident while working with his Actor father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fancy tan suit. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. A gifted student he started as a Farmer, but he got bored and became a Navigator. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She takes great joy in being the best Servant in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ahinar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She struck the Servant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He struck the Mortician job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 70 gp.