Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Heward enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ribbles grew up listening to his mother's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Ribbles took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Phann's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

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

Possessions: 170 gp.