Description: Runty and weak-looking, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Hlin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries a battered sword and tarnished scimitar as well. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her rapier with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her blue hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. The war was a terrible time for her, and Manea does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 30 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has moderate length purple hair. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in a small desert village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He struck the Locksmith job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20 pp. 5 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She wears just a black suit. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Myev was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 160 gp. Peridot (40 gp).

Description: A 5'4" northern woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses like a well dressed Gardener does, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Kyle was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Gardener for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new gardener responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 cp. White pearl (120 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Theren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theren grew up listening to his father's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 80 gp. Coral (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.