Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a blue vest and prefers green and red shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Pyntle has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is content

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 290 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'7" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he 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. Rivaan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the south. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Coral (160 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'0" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Aquamarine (600 gp).