Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She has no hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 24000 cp. Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

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. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a yellow small hat and yellow clothes. With bright brown hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 sp. Jade (110 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a great chef.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She usually wears her brown robe and has her ceremonial dagger always slung over her shoulder. She wears her lavender fur down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She got into the Carter business at a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears red trousers with white and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His silver hair is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Chay and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Astaro embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 sp.