Description: A middle-aged woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on her right side, and is pretty ugly. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Vaina's homeland. Vaina decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her head has been shaved. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Andry was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Diesa reached her early adolescence her Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 3'0", this woman wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 40 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a white tunic with black highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Sheggen was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Jasper (70 gp).