Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. 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 find somewhere to settle down; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her black crest is singed and shortened. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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: To prove her worth to the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull tan iron scale mail, and she perpetually has her shield ready. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Blacksmith born in the past three hundred years. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has worked as a Blacksmith like her mother before her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 130 pp. Eye agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 5 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears a fancy green suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He has dyed his greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. With wild blonde hair. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gurdis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears long strands of sapphire and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her blue crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp).