Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length green crest. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Direcris is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: 4'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Map Maker. His brown hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Thorin liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has worked as a Map Maker like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and doesn't want to be a map maker and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortspears and greatswords. His black crest is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are red.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Being a Barber kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 sp. Jade (40 gp).

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her brass crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born in the east. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Kadana 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 Kadana. 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: Seeks redemption; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long black fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aura was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a yellow coat. She has shaved her head bald. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Engraver. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple grey robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gilthur fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 290 gp.