Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1 Smokesticks.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Dara speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tattered old clothes, and is pretty ugly. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Borun was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Senteq lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 sp. Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. His orange fur is still thick. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cask will drive conversation. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Cask was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. 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: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 130 gp.