Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. The war was a terrible time for her, and Jo does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Jo reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 sp. Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born in the east. His first spouse was a Farmer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Dara is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Dara abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Depressed. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She has no hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north to a Blacksmith, Tomph learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 40 gp.