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 vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: She was born at the edge of vast desert. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 40 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Mary is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. 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: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Frug was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 140 gp. A small bag of saffron. (50 gp).

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 500 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses like a well dressed Butcher does. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has golden hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gifted student she started as a Stylist, but she got bored and became a Cook. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 150 gp. Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Lidda hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She is a great chef.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Lidda has worked very hard to control her curse. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).