Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, and her gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born in the south. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Expand her business; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears black trousers with tan and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Vanchu was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull white iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of scythes, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has red fur. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He takes great joy in being the best Assassin in town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has achieved small success as a Assassin.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'2". He is wearing a long, tan cloak, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Terse, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses like a well dressed Painter does. Her crest is rusty and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aasathra grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

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. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Shedinn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Shedinn was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Shedinn's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 sp. Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Ortegar was born with his father's beautiful face. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (300 gp).