Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'8", this woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has no hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Junk Dealer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of scimitars on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Alain enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. He has bronze crest. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Mreksh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 10 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 gp. Hematite (9 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has moderate length dark red hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a green tunic with yellow highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Criella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 80 pp. Golden pearl (110 gp).

Description: A 6'3" eastern woman, she typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She has done her best to style her blue crest to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Hethress 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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Hethress has worked very hard to control her curse. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 cp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.