Description: Standing 5'5", this woman wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Architect. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

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. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with black slacks. His hair is short and auburn. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has wavy orange fur. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Kody took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her head has been shaved. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Balifra was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Balifra's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His hair is black and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Map Maker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Map Maker; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Smokesticks. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is content; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 130 gp.