Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longsword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has slicked back golden hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She carries with her a set of shortspears on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. A freak accident while working with her Doctor father left her crippled. After a long history of fighting, Bryseis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A 3'8" southern man, he wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has brown hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has wavy black hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Galinndan was born the youngest of three triplets. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She has shaved her head bald. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is a Jeweler first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Jeweler.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her tied-back hair is brown. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Sybil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather, and carries hand crossbows. His hair is short and dark red. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While he appears to be a normal Tiefling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. After a long history of fighting, Mamnen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 35000 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear pastel clothing when she does not wear armor, and she perpetually has her bow ready. Her fur is short and black. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She stands about 5'11" and wears just a brown suit. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Healer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ida has worked very hard to control her curse. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Average lock.