Description: This late middle aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Bookbinder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Ekemon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Ekemon took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his black fur down. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Cask's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is dressed in earthy colors with a white and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is typically in her Banker uniform. She has wavy golden hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a Roofer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Banker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Skak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Skak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 220 gp.