Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Jeweler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Kali and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to protect her home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars, and she perpetually has her dagger ready. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Vapula abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has worked as a Ruler like her mother before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Artin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears professional attire. His hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in a small forest village. A freak accident while working with his Barber mother left him crippled. He bought a greatsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses like a well dressed Soapmaker does. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She's also a talented Priest, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and doesn't want to be a soapmaker and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Mûglûk has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 sp. Jet (50 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.