Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. Her black fur is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are copper.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ethereal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She usually wears her brown robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's in love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Flaws: Greedy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 390 gp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this western man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His brown fur is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: White pearl (120 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Courier who has hired him part-time. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has red eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Being born in the south, 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 south 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. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Delg was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 sp. Black pearl (300 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has wavy silver hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 sp.