Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Scribe but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When Portia reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She tends to her Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Iolite (60 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a long, black cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has no crest. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears her red hair up. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her childhood dream was to be a Dyer, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is an epitome of beauty. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 sp.