Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Mardred was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A freak accident while working with her Server mother left her crippled. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Umpen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Barrister, but he got bored and became a Animal Trainer. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has wavy white hair. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears professional attire. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Map Maker. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the west to a Map Maker, Oriff learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Map Maker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 sp.