Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Katherine was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Being a Shoemaker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sellsword. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new sellsword responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop fur cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the east to a Sculptor, Flame learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Bricklayer, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Cartwright they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Jeweler, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. To his fellows he 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Morkral alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Morkral was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

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

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gubu grew up listening to his father's many stories. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Gadreel's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Gadreel was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gadreel decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Gadreel never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Human compassion; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His white hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the west. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 90 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). 3 Holy water.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Azaki enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 30 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Banded mail.