Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Yurk wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Yurk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 150 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sailor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Cook, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Citrine (60 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large tan jacket. She carries with her a set of scythes on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her white hair is still thick. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Claira fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Patrin was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He married young, but lost his spouse to giants. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gifted student he started as a Sellsword, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: To be a Sellsword again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Interpreter profession.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She has worked as a Tanner like her father before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new tanner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Amber (150 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Merchant. He carries a battered shield and tarnished halberd as well. His tied-back hair is black. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Aldous was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 sp.