Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A 5'1" western man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and balancing his hectic life and new doctor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in the south. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 370 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bhevek was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Bhevek was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Bhevek decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 cp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a pastel tunic with red highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His fur is white and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Engraver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Right-Handed was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Engraver. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: The child of a Locksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Shaena was taken on many hunting expeditions. A freak accident while working with her Locksmith mother left her crippled. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Unvera and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is braided into rings. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He got into the Hunter business at a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He tends to his Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a roofer again

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jelenneth grew up listening to her father's many stories. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 sp.