Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rurik isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

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 found a children's book about a Dwarf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: Standing 2'10", this woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Flaws: Greedy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the south to a Carter, Tharivol learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Carter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, In love, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is typically in her Baker uniform. She has no hair. Her black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the north to a Baker, Kali learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She tends to her Baker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new baker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso and is in decent physical shape. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Crown-heir job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a large green jacket. His dark red hair is thinning but still full. He has white eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A true patriot, Vassago would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 cp. Sard (60 gp).