Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a nunchaku on her belt. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Ea was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This southern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered giants who tried to eat his hand. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Yurk was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this northern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His crest is red and curly. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Pandjed was born the youngest of three triplets. He was taken from his home at a very young age. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and she perpetually has her greataxe ready. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Silgre fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a white cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her hair is red and very short. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A freak accident while working with her Armorer father left her crippled. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is golden and very short. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 150 gp.