Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses like a well dressed Mason does. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Bounty Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mason responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: A 5'5" eastern man, he wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is baby faced.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

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. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Peter alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the west to a Merchant, Elysande learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Professionalism, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Sard (70 gp).