Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

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. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull grey iron scale mail. She wears her blue crest up. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pennie studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She wears her black hair down. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Manea 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. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he usually wears his grey robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tan shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has moderate length white hair. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mason arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Althaea 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. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Suhnae was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears her brown hair up. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Huru never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Bethrynna hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies, Job, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.