Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, marred by beers. His hair is chestnut and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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 wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Gardain managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'2" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. 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 served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, In love, Military, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Jasper (80 gp).

Description: A 4'0" eastern woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her brown hair is still thick. She has gray eyes and a grey hat with a white feather.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Morana was born with her father's beautiful face. In her 14th 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 has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she has a crush on the local apothecary

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: He wears a green vest and prefers black and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished shortspear as well. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. She has wavy chestnut hair. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Iolite (20 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scimitars and halberds. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. After months of barely getting by, Tharivol managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Holy water.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise green.

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. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born into a rich family. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10 pp.