Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With wild auburn hair. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mardred was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Stannor is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 sp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pikar 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 240 gp.