Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a grey vest and prefers brown and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ilde grew up listening to her father's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Ilde took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and nunchakus. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Anverth speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 30 gp. Onyx (50 gp).

Description: An older woman who likes to wear grey tank tops with brown skirt, she is not a threatening figure. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Ovina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ovina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a white coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gaaki studied abroad. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 30 gp. Jasper (40 gp).