Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson brown hat.

Personality: She is a Farmer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her blonde hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Neega fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bilga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tan trousers with blue and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Rimple was born the youngest of three triplets. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Her hair is red and curly. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Barkeep, her father struggled to pay the bills. 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 Map Maker. She's also a talented Barkeep, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Ilde was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Nordak abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'9" when asserting herself. She has slicked back golden hair. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Philomena embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Philomena studied abroad. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a Bricklayer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.