Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Alex was born with his father's beautiful face. At a young age his father died while driving off some drow. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in pickaxe use. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 20 pp. Malachite (7 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the north to a Mortician, Shane learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor, and she perpetually has her warhammer ready. Her orange fur, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Doctor. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has worked as a Doctor like her father before her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 9000 cp. Carnelian (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a grey shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and violet pants, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a very tight haircut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Emen has worked very hard to control her curse. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Barrister. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A gifted student she started as a Sailor, but she got bored and became a Barrister. She has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. He has chestnut hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the west to a Stylist, William learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 sp.