Description: He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and sais. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 120 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She has done her best to style her yellow fur to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 sp. Moss agate (4 gp). 4 Holy water.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a falchion on her belt. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Vapula speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears tattered old clothes. She has a very tight haircut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her first spouse was a Adventurer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears professional attire. He has moderate length white hair. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. The war was a terrible time for him, and Paymon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Paymon has worked very hard to control his curse. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born into a rich family. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To protect her home; and regain custody of her son

Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. She has styled her bronze crest well, parting it to the left. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in a small plains village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 110 gp.