Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Alberich was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This eastern woman is dressed in an above average manner. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her crest, while still mostly rusty, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Harann was born with her mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. After a long history of fighting, Harann and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 15000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears grey trousers with green and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born into a rich family. She worked as a nervous Dilettante and found it very stressful. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Jade (140 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, and he perpetually has his spear ready. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. The war was a terrible time for him, and Henk does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Henk was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has moderate length red hair. 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's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a green cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her scarlet crest is smooth and relatively long. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Greeba was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student she started as a Barber, but she got bored and became a Junk Dealer. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: White pearl (110 gp).