Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. To his fellows he 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Oriax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 3'10" and muscular, this southern woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hlin 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 wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Butcher, and carries bows. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Volen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and clubs. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Being a Brewer 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Caramip was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Caramip was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy lavender fur. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has a hunchback. Her lavender fur is smooth and relatively long. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3100 sp. 3 Holy water. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She carries a battered scimitar and tarnished glaive as well. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Avice fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does, and she perpetually has her crossbow ready. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. She has gleaming, smiling amber 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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Caramip was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 gp.