Description: She wears a brown collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'3" when asserting herself. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Cloud enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Cloud alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. She has no hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Detective business.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Kallista was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Kallista's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 2 Acid flasks.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Lucan was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His gray fur is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He got into the Gardener business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is portly but not overly obese. She has wavy bronze crest. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. 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 Weaver. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This woman wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Actor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Jacoba abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a hunchback. His hair is cut close to his head. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Gifted from a young age, Randal studied abroad. His childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 50 gp. Black pearl (200 gp).