Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. His black hair is knotted and matted. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 cp. Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is typically in his Healer uniform. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Nadarr was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: An older woman who sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, she is not a threatening figure. Her rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His purple hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Extrovert. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 16000 sp. Red garnet (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jade (140 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is short and brown. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Ahinar was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ahinar's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 90 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 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 wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Ahinar took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on her left side. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her black eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ronobe grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Wiggens has worked very hard to control his curse. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Burana was taken on many hunting expeditions. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Half-Plate.