Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Dean lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Coral (160 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is white and very short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Elizabeth was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a green deerstalker hat and green clothes. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her childhood dream was to be a Carter, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.