Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her ears are large.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanchu fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of hammers on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His red hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 110 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is white and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Architect profession.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 40 gp.