Description: 3'3" and muscular, this western man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to illithids.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 70 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Cressel was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sage. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Jet (90 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After months of barely getting by, Tim managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Jet (70 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and usually wears his brown robe and has his axe always slung over his shoulder. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length cinnamon fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Silent was taken on many hunting expeditions. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Tana is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her crest is brass, silky, and of moderate length. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She uses divination through singing.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. Findex liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and is pretty ugly. Her beige fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: Fragrant hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Thunderstones.