Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She keeps her dark red hair in a pixie cut. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with grey slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His hair is red and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in a small island village. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Cartwright kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her longbow. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Vanchu embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vanchu was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Robbie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has achieved small success as a Glassblower.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and balancing her hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.