Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bellfounder profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oblar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bellfounder again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 sp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He has no hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: A 6'0" northern woman, she wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sword, just in case. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Ootah has worked very hard to control her curse. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 120 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant, Debt, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Gifted from a young age, Randal studied abroad. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He very much looks the part of a Junk Dealer. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student he started as a Soapmaker, but he got bored and became a Junk Dealer. He has achieved small success as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. Her brown hair is still thick. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

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

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Detective profession.

History: Born in the west to a Bather, Riswynn learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Riswynn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She struck the Bather job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'6" and wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length bronze crest. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Surina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Azurite (6 gp). 1 Silk rope.