Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: Howard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 110 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a brown tunic with green highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in the south. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Soapmaker they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Assassin, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his black fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Aura enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, red shirt, and blue tie. He has wavy silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Arannis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Animal Trainer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears tattered old clothes. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Eran was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Architect for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Conrad was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Conrad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her silver hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Caelynn hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Caelynn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Marshal. Her hair is short and black. She is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. 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. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 210 gp.