Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and hand crossbows. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a great chef.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Gruk was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Apothecary. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Apothecary and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, black cloak. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mayor. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has black hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Gifted from a young age, Fonkin studied abroad. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her first spouse was a Layabout, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is typically in her Bather uniform. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bather responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. While he appears to be a normal Elf, 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has no hair. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear flannel. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stylist who has hired her part-time. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: He wears a violet coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head, and carries longswords. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Animal Trainer father left him crippled. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.