Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a flattop fur cut. 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 is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Dyer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a flattop hair cut. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Watson was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

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

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a large white jacket. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 69. 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. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Malachite (8 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is auburn and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Buckler.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad brown hat.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Juliana grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She has moderate length blonde hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She is a Yochlol in disguise. 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. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Audhild lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Audhild abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 50 gp.