Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. Her hair is golden and very short. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Guard business.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rose was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and she is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 290 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Geva isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Geva was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. After months of barely getting by, Geva managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries with her a set of glaives on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She keeps her green crest in a flapper bob. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Nuthra speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Nuthra was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nuthra decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Priest and was forced into it by her family; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Priest

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

Possessions: 90 gp. Hematite (16 gp).

Description: She usually wears her brown robe and has her scimitar always slung over her shoulder. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her red fur down. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She got into the Barkeep business at a young age. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Rose (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Jeweler. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: Born in the west to a Jeweler, Jo learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Debt, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He bought a sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her hair is white and very short. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was taken from her home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Paela and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears professional attire. His fur is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a sailor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork manacles.