Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, marred by sweets. She wears her blonde hair down. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Georgina hails from a village terrorized by goblins. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 20 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. Her red fur is long and unkept. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. 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. Right-Handed took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up club and armor she uses now. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears long strands of opal and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Jade (50 gp).

Description: Standing 2'10", this woman wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nedda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he usually wears his blue robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Blorg enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 160 gp.