Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older woman who wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, she is not a threatening figure. She has slicked back silver hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of a Architect, who enjoyed hunting, Melissa was taken on many hunting expeditions. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has shaved her head bald. She has amber eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Sage but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist, Gifted, Athletic. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 cp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Junk Dealer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).