Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She has a hunchback. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Thea was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His first spouse was a Spy, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Kelter never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Egelina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She tends to her Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair is short and blonde. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Jacoba was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Mercenary kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: She stands about 6'1" and tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 120 gp.