Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Thorpe was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 10 pp. Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has wavy golden hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the east to a Junk Dealer, Gaaki learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull white iron scale mail. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Enialis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Enialis was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Jacoba wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and balancing her hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Vonbin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Vonbin was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Vonbin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 cp. Malachite (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, violet shirt, and green tie. Her white fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the north to a Crown-heir, Serpent learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and expand her business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She has moderate length silver hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. 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: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She has shaved her head bald. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her feathered tan hat.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3200 sp. Golden pearl (90 gp).

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. His blue hair is greasy and uncared for. His black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.