Description: An older man who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Nelkin has worked very hard to control his curse. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has red eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. 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; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: This eastern woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Holy water.

Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his right side, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Naal learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has taken up work as a Painter and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Her head has been shaved. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Ridaro was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She stands about 5'9" and is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on her left side. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is renowned for his bright red suits and hats, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Dilettante father left him crippled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 cp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This western woman wears a grey collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.