Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His hair is golden and curly. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alexandre grew up listening to his father's many stories. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: Standing 3'11", this man wears a grey coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. 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 considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has slicked back red hair. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Vanchu wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... 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, Vanchu is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the east to a Performer, Vanchu learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Tailor again.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and pastel robe with the hood down. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bulzo will drive conversation. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Bulzo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 Blacksmith. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Gardener profession.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Panana liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She's in love; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 cp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has no crest. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Body Guard who has hired him part-time. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Norkruuth was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Norkruuth's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2200 sp. Malachite (9 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Good lock.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. She wears her red hair up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Nora is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Vadania was born with her father's beautiful face. Vadania was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Carpenter. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 350 gp.