Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Valida enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male likes to wear black tank tops with white pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ur-Lasu embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has wavy beige fur. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'1". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Avice is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 60 gp.