Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has moderate length golden hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Butcher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. Her cinnamon fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this eastern woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Emma was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Junk Dealer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His blue crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Bidreked was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is typically in her Priest uniform. Her dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Guard profession.

History: Bryseis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Terse. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This northern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Hamil was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Cartwright. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bathin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 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 a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 sp. Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has no hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Fabien enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Actor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Fabien alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).