Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed club, just in case. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her ears are large.

Personality: Shava is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 cp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a brown scarf. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has moderate length brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Emotional. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blue hair. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Sculptor father left him crippled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. At some point he was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Being a Shoemaker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

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

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Vani was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Vani's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His tied-back hair is blonde. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He tends to his Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, marred by teas. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Gilbert took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her hair is white and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She is a Laborer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 150 gp. Jet (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.