Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his black crest in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black collared shirt and yellow skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her crest is white and very short. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Forgetful, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a violet coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman wears a simple tan robe with violet stripes complete with hood. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Loopmottin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and greatswords. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Cecily managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Thokk was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the east. 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His purple hair is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Amnon was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barrister

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

Possessions: 380 gp.