Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Verna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Thunderstones. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: She is in excellent shape and usually wears her yellow robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was taken from her home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Vadania and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heskan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A freak accident while working with his Architect mother left him crippled. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Anselm took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up axe and armor he uses now. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by teas. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Myev was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Glassblower. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Trag 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 an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She prefers to wear flannel. She sports brown long hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the east. Ahinar was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Dyer. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is typically in his Carter uniform. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A gifted student he started as a Masseuse, but he got bored and became a Carter. He's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Suhnae was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Dyer. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 90 gp.