Description: This late middle aged woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Ekk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Hedonist, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is a Spy first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. His red fur is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is baby faced.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. A freak accident while working with her Shepherd mother left her crippled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Gilthur has worked very hard to control his curse. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 110 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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, Egelina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Oriel was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bricklayer. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and 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

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a black vest and prefers white and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has no hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Assassin. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Laborer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp).