Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tattered old clothes. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Oda hails from a village terrorized by drow. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and many drow want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

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

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who usually wears her brown robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mayor and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theobald studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 350 gp. Rose (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has red hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Mugrunden alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Painter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. She is physically well-built. Her red fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and revenge

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 130 gp. White pearl (100 gp).