Description: This southern woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a scythe on her belt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Menny's homeland. Menny decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Menny fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Nissa is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She got into the Masseuse business at a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has worked as a Masseuse like her father before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Depressed, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

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

Possessions: 6000 cp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: She stands about 6'2" and is wearing a long, green cloak. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has styled her blue crest well, parting it to the left. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

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. 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: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Kava abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Breastplate.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has dyed his greying brass crest a little too much giving a sharp brass color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp).