Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins.

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1 Breastplate.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a violet costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Griselda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She has no hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Claira was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and is wearing a long, brown cloak. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

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 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. After a long history of fighting, Raymond and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Phann hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Phann was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her white hair is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 gp.