Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Efferil was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Soapmaker. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

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

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her red hair is still thick. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. After coming to the age of reason, Juliana took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a hunchback. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Stylist responsibilities is difficult; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears a black vest and prefers grey and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and he perpetually has his greatsword ready. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shag grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Shag and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: Standing 2'11", this woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. She has slicked back brown hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

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

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

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

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a great chef.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 90 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'3". She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She has wavy yellow fur. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new mayor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 340 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her white fur is heavily combed to the left. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 sp.