Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She has no hair. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mella 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; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Occupation: Barber

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Hugh hails from a village terrorized by drow. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His copper crest is lengthy. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 30 pp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mason. Her tied-back hair is golden. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Mara was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 north. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Amber (70 gp).