Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. She is an epitome of beauty. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Philomena is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Valanthe isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Valanthe grew up listening to her mother's many stories. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Valanthe alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has shaved her head bald. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Roland was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Roland's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Roland and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 40 gp. Malachite (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.