Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2100 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is physically well-built. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cloak speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and grey tie. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Dustin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp).

Description: She very much looks the part of a Stylist, and she perpetually has her glaive ready. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Faral speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a great chef.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gifted student she started as a Layabout, but she got bored and became a Stylist. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has black hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sarai was born with her mother's beautiful face. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He likes to wear grey tank tops with blue pants. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished bastard sword as well. He has blonde hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Anselm has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anselm fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is typically in her Gardener uniform. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her crest is short and red. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a cartwright again

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, marred by sweets. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Mialee is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 110 gp.