Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has wavy brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this eastern woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is red and curly. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 sp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). 8 Acid flasks.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this eastern woman very much looks the part of a Miller. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has green eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miller.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Miller responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: In love, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Sard (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 2 Smokesticks. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Citrine (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Mary was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Knight for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'0" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in the east to a Painter, Nissa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Deep green spinel (150 gp).

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 wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). 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: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 140 gp.