Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has achieved small success as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. She wears her white fur down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Dilettante father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mardnab was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Iolite (30 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Erias was born with his father's beautiful face. His first spouse was a Animal Trainer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in the north to a Masseuse, Nykkan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Sailor. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her white fur is knotted and matted. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Lone grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Lone. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A 2'10" eastern woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears her golden hair down. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Courier arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 150 gp. Jade (80 gp). 1 Chain shirt.