Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available she will default to her bow, marred by teas. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 sp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a large black jacket. Her dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Carter, her father struggled to pay the bills. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and balancing her hectic life and new scribe responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive, Lazy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His white fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Edge was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Amber (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a simple violet robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quillathe hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 cp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His orange fur is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tabaxis in Moon's homeland. Moon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears dull yellow sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Shadow is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Shadow was born with her mother's beautiful face. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. After a long history of fighting, Shadow and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and balancing her hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and violet tie. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Helgret was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp).