Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has no hair. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Hatae has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's in love; and she has a crush on the local guard

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a yellow scarf. Her hair is brown and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. During her travels, Mella and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Mella discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Mella fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Chad hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Jasper (30 gp).

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bilga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Bilga was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Bilga's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 43. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a Hunter, his father struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mâku fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Emotional, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He dresses like a well dressed Guard does, marred by teas. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Pushkrimp lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Serpent and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Peridot (20 gp).