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 loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her fur is orange and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Tree was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This malnourished man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Apothecary. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This late middle aged man wears an entirely yellow suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Efferil's homeland. Efferil decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, tan cloak. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: She got into the Locksmith business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Amber (160 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Gilthur took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This man wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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 got into the Fisher business at a young age. Adran abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has worked as a Fisher like his mother before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to be a tailor again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: An older woman who likes to wear black tank tops with grey skirt, she is not a threatening figure. She has a very tight haircut. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Barber they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Scribe, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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 is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Baker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 sp.