Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her golden hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Mella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Mella lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Mella abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Tippletoe wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'5" when asserting himself. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Taklinn took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a white scarf. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Koeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: An older man who wears a green coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is silver and curly. His silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Andram was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has achieved small success as a Laborer.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". She wears long strands of ruby and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and her gloved hand is found clutching a spear. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sounds elderly

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 a grey tunic with tan highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His ears are large.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Being a Sailor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a very tight haircut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 160 gp.