Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, and he perpetually has his axe ready. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Varis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 60 gp. Pink pearl (70 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 faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her purple hair is lengthy. 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: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Manea took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up kukri and armor she uses now. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is typically in his Locksmith uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Locksmith responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This woman wears a simple black robe with red stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver crest is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She bought a scythe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has shaved her head bald. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Cora was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear blue tank tops with black pants. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. The war was a terrible time for him, and Igden does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 60 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is still thick. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Aelar took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's in love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has dyed his greying blue crest a little too much giving a sharp blue color. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gorbundus will drive conversation. He uses divination through singing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2500 sp.