Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His beige fur is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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. Traulam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His tied-back hair is black. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Torz speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 60 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 cp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Backpack.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather and is in decent physical shape. His orange fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his silver hair down. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her hair is white and curly. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Kallista managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1900 sp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears just a white suit. Her brown hair is cut short. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 sp.