Description: He dresses like a well dressed Herbalist does. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ivellios is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Knight and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Symma was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. She wears her silver hair down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pyntle studied abroad. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Family, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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 wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Jebeddo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her blue hair is still thick. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Uzza hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He uses divination through singing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Gerald is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Gerald was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Chain shirt.