Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her club. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Nalaed has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Shy, Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a simple white robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired her part-time. Gorga enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Performer; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. She has brown eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shamil's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Shamil 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in an above average manner. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Blacksmith. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the north to a Blacksmith, Hûmgrat learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Hûmgrat was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor, marred by sweets. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nuraval grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nuraval was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'7" and wears a black armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Miller. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the east to a Miller, Mastema learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miller for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Born to a Fisher, his father struggled to pay the bills. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.