Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: This northern man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Dazzazn was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 sp. Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has cinnamon fur. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Miller. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Miller. He has achieved small success as a Miller.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 4'5" and sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver pearl (60 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'4" and has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Mella hails from a village terrorized by giants. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer 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 Animal Trainer for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman wears professional attire. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. A true patriot, Syllin would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Syllin was born with her father's beautiful face. Syllin 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 130 gp. Malachite (9 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'0" when asserting herself. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. He has chestnut hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Nicor alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Revenge; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 340 gp.