Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses like a well dressed Locksmith does. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Vassago 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 Vassago. Being a Locksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her crest is blue and curly. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Megren was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Ahinar and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is silver and curly. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 260 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her purple hair is heavily combed to the right. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Bune hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Bune was born the youngest of three triplets. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her mace with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Tiaathque was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Marshal, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Family, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 60 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has slicked back silver hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. 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 runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Ombul was born with his father's beautiful face. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, brown shirt, and pastel tie. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. She has gold eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 130 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.