Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'11" and wears long strands of amber and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born in the east. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. 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; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is an epitome of beauty. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Carpenter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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: She is content; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 9000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and carries hand crossbows. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thorin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Banker 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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She sports black long hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She wears dull green sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. Her hair is brown and very short. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. A true patriot, Heian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'10" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 sp.