Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is typically in her Servant uniform. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. She is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gifted student she started as a Bricklayer, but she got bored and became a Servant. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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 an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern woman typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red fur is thinning but still full. She has copper eyes and a pastel hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She 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 pair of adventurers, Gale grew up listening to her father's many stories. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She takes great joy in being the best Fortune-teller in town.

History: Mardnab lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She struck the Fortune-teller job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Silk rope.

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 is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has silver hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 120 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is golden and very short. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her blonde hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with her Brewer mother left her crippled. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is content

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 sp.