Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sage who has hired him part-time. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Zook lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Sage, his mother struggled to pay the bills. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Adam never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears bulky violet painted plate armor and is in decent physical shape. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A 5'10" western woman, she has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ronobe is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Ronobe was born with her mother's beautiful face. After coming to the age of reason, Ronobe took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Amber (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. His red fur is still thick. His copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Three speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the east. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Theriatis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Performer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Theriatis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A freak accident while working with her Apothecary father left her crippled. She tends to her Farmer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp).

Description: A 4'9" western woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: Sekhmet was born the youngest of three triplets. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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. Sekhmet fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 sp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, grey shirt, and yellow tie. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has moderate length silver hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.