Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His childhood dream was to be a Knight, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: This western man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is an amazing painter.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: 3'0" and muscular, this western woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Bella alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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. Bella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.