Description: The light-skinned woman stands 2'10" and wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. 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: To end her boredom.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears grey trousers with red and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her purple hair is heavily combed to the left. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is content

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 sp. Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bather they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Detective, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'8" when asserting himself. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

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. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the west. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. With wild brown hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. After a long history of fighting, Sumnes and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Ur-Lasu was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has styled his purple hair well, parting it to the left. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His fur is orange and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 sp.