Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Sarah has worked very hard to control her curse. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 Scribe. She's also a talented Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Layabout born in the past three hundred years. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Eldeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She worked as a nervous Layabout and found it very stressful. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 250 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bundrigo grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp. Amber (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Navigator, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Tailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and blue pants. His hair is silver and curly. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Broce enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich western family. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. She wears her brown hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Harriet lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Harriet took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 340 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and ceremonial daggers. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She got into the Knight business at a young age. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Herleva grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Herleva. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 140 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). 1 Banded mail.