Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Yevelda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has no crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. Peridot (20 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear red tank tops with brown skirt. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has green eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.