Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He stands about 4'11" and wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in a small island village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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. Mindartis took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mindartis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Kipper's homeland. Kipper decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Oriff is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears skinny pants and wears a blue and green robe with the hood down. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Glassblower arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Millicent abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears dull pastel sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length lavender fur. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Emerald has worked very hard to control her curse. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, white cloak. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His childhood dream was to be a Actor, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Actor again.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 80 gp. Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 40 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).