Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Cory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 sp. Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Holy water.

Description: She stands about 5'7" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Mundane, Insane. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Amethyst (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears just a brown suit. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Holy water. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This western woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is short and chestnut. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Purah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has styled her black crest well, parting it to the left. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is typically in his Engraver uniform. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Miner again; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. She wears her white fur up. She has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp.

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 likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 370 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.