Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Rurik lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This malnourished woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender woman is typically in her Baker uniform. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her greataxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has wavy silver hair. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson brown hat.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Jacoba enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She found a children's book about a Human Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 20 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp).