Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hobart was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of amethyst and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Darrak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 sp. Peridot (20 gp).

Description: She wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Ilanis was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. He has worked as a Scribe like his father before him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large violet jacket. She carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished quarterstaff as well. With bright red hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cartwright who has hired her part-time. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Ida lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He stands about 2'10" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and doesn't want to be a laborer and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Greedy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. With bright red hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. A true patriot, Brakka would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Brakka fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has shaved her head bald. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nora was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. 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: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 cp.