Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her copper crest is smooth and relatively long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His rusty crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'10" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shortbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Cockaby was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Spice Merchant. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She stands about 4'10" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her fur, while still mostly yellow, has prominent grey streaks. Her yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

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. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: She stands about 4'9" and wears a brown tunic with green highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her gray fur in a flapper bob. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Standing 3'1", this man wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Interpreter business at a young age. He 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Lubash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 sp.