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 has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Being a Layabout kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

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

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 110 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Menny was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This man wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the north to a Performer, Cockaby learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1600 sp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. Her crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: An older woman who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat, she is not a threatening figure. She has moderate length red hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Through the years after Jacoba was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Jacoba's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Jacoba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

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

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He takes great joy in being the best Performer in town.

History: Donaar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a Performer soon after.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is red and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born into a rich family. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats 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 father from journeying south to reunite her family. 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: Revenge; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Healer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Healer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 cp. Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Chain shirt.