Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 sp. Coral (130 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available she will default to her bastard sword. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Animal Trainer profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dilettante.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her head has been shaved. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

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 white cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her small white hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Eiravel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Bonds: Poor, Family, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Bertram is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and doesn't want to be a mercenary and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned male typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has styled his gray fur well, parting it to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'10". He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Through the years after Halimath was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Halimath's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.