Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Brug lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Slave Trader, but he was a colossal failure. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, tan cloak. She has no hair. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Unemployed arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Tippletoe reached her early adolescence her Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, brown shirt, and violet tie. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Dee grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Dee. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

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

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is an amazing painter.

History: She got into the Miller business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Criella is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Criella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her black fur down. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Windy's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student she started as a Ploughman, but she got bored and became a Sage. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Hadwisa was born with her mother's beautiful face. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Hadwisa has worked very hard to control her curse. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.