Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'10". He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. His red hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Ahvain 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'5" and wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Recently the stress of being a Scribe has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Beatrice does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. She has wavy chestnut hair. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. 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: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She has achieved small success as a Glassblower.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Average lock. 1 Good lock. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 120 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and she perpetually has her shortbow ready. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears professional attire. She is portly but not overly obese. Her orange fur is knotted and matted. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born into a rich family. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His tied-back hair is red. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Body Guard, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: A 4'7" southern woman, she is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her fur is black and curly. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Emerald's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (60 gp).