Description: Runty and weak-looking, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her brown fur is lengthy. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jade grew up listening to her father's many stories. Jade abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His hair is red and curly. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Riardon and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1100 sp. Amber (130 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'5". She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ownka was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Ownka was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ownka's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. He has a hunchback. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Kyle hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Performer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has black hair. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. A true patriot, Joan would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She struck the Seamstress job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She keeps her yellow fur in a flapper bob. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shivering 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 she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 60 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear brown tank tops with white skirt. Her cinnamon fur is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the east to a Spy, Gale learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Banded mail.