Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Pyra wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her tied-back hair is black. She has gray eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and doesn't want to be a beggar and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She wears her silver hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull white iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His hair is white and curly. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mordai grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 140 gp.