Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Taklinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a grey and pastel robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. 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: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bowyer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He wears a white tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses divination through singing.

History: Bulzo was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A freak accident while working with his Scribe father left him crippled. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (110 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished hand crossbow as well. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bolg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Brewer; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Kelter was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his beige fur up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Edge was born with his father's beautiful face. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has worked as a Stylist like his father before him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear flannel. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His golden hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His childhood dream was to be a Doctor, but he was a colossal failure. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 sp. Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate.