Description: He stands about 5'4" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and golden. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Carter, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sculptor responsibilities is difficult; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His tied-back hair is red. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His tied-back hair is red. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and she perpetually has her morningstar ready. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nikki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a fancy brown suit. His white fur is heavily combed to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Shivering was born with his father's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. Her yellow fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Weaver. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She worked as a nervous Weaver and found it very stressful. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Weaver responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. Her crest is short and white. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Imsh embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Imsh took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up flail and armor he uses now. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Burana was taken on many hunting expeditions. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Half-Plate.