Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She is physically well-built. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her skin is flawless and her silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sorath hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying south to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his pickaxe. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a crush on the local barkeep

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her scarlet crest is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane, Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He wears his red hair down. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balam's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: Balam was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Mercenary. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Coral (80 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a Bellfounder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 240 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).