Description: A 6'7" northern woman, she wears a black vest and prefers violet and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Performer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Herbalist, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His hair is short and golden. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Aelar 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his nunchaku with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Tarak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 sp. Peridot (40 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: An older woman who dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Chenna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

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 wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Glassblower. He's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'5". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Barkeep born in the past three hundred years. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barkeep responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. With wild red hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Herbalist father left her crippled. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Blacksmith. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is baby faced.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. After months of barely getting by, Diggory managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 sp. Coral (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Good lock.