Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this southern woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished scimitar as well. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Verna 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has moderate length red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Justice, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears just a blue suit. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is short and golden. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp.