Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her crest is short and white. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Burana is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a halberd on her belt. She carries with her a set of halberds on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. A true patriot, Kava would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born in the north. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Kava was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: An older woman who wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear pastel tank tops with black pants. His cinnamon fur is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Left-Handed was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, marred by beers. He has wavy golden hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Varis embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a white shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has slicked back silver hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Melissa embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melissa grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Vlorn hails from a village terrorized by orcs. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.