Description: Standing 5'9", this woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a yellow coat. She has moderate length silver hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the north to a Bricklayer, Mella learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's in love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born to a Ruler, her father struggled to pay the bills. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's in love; and she has a crush on the local ruler

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. White opal (600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Frederick never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is an amazing painter.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 50 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Agnes and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: He wears an entirely red suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished hammer as well. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Spice Merchant and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and pastel tie. He has white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 sp.