Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Avelina's homeland. Avelina decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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. Avelina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She stands about 5'5" and wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has no hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available she will default to her longsword, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her auburn hair down. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Fletcher. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born in the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He has amber eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 140 gp.