Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Nordak speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

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. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a red tunic with blue highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 comes from a rich northern family. Through the years after Olivia was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Olivia's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Gardener they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Fisher, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her brass crest up. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Jaxi hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the east. A gifted student she started as a Servant, but she got bored and became a Jeweler. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Jeweler.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With wild chestnut hair. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Pyntle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. After a long history of fighting, Pyntle and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is dressed in earthy colors with a red and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born into a rich family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Cynical, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a white and grey robe with the hood down. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ilga's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 20 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shields and axes. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born in a small desert village. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 150 gp.