Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her red hair is still thick. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the north. 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. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a simple blue robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the north to a Locksmith, Rael learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Spy, but he was a colossal failure. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He wears his blue crest up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a great chef.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears a black tunic with green highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Ur-Lisak was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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. Ur-Lisak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. His tied-back hair is silver. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a large white jacket, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her black hair up. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. 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: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 70 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a fancy tan dress. Her tied-back hair is red. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Myathethil hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 30 gp.