Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her blonde hair is cut short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Joan was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Joan decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 sp. Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his golden hair down. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Laucian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Hunter.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this northern woman wears a blue vest and prefers white and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Bethrynna is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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. 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: Wants to work out more often; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed, Fearful. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 360 gp. Black pearl (600 gp).