Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She found a children's book about a Gnome Bard 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears just a blue suit. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her head has been shaved. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her feathered blue hat.

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. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Insane. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. She has shaved her head bald. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Sarah 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 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 was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Peridot (60 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Buckler.