Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly swords and pickaxes. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Lavinia grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Lavinia. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs, and she perpetually has her morningstar ready. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Claira isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Claira fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 6'8" eastern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Merchant profession.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.