Description: This man is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available she will default to her ceremonial dagger. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Helja wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a morningstar on her belt. She has done her best to style her gray fur to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving The war was a terrible time for her, and Quick does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Quick was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Quick was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He carries with him a set of nunchakus, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Ur-Edin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer 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 Armorer for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 160 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He keeps his brass crest in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Althaea embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Althaea was born the youngest of three triplets. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 60 gp. Peridot (60 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has a hunchback. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker blue hat.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the east. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He stands about 4'3" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Delg was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Delg's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Delg and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 220 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'3" when asserting herself. Her black hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Amethyst (140 gp).