Description: 4'1" and muscular, this northern man is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

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. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Altho grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Altho. Being a Soapmaker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has brown hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: He was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 130 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bernard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman and is in decent physical shape. His gray fur is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is an amazing painter.

History: Morkral was born with his mother's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Morkral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This western woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her clothes are grease stained in places. With wild white hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Maiathah embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Maiathah 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. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 90 gp.