Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'0". She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shield. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a Performer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Malquis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Oolah would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). 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: Wants to raise her children well; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Military, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theodoric grew up listening to his father's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 70 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. She keeps her long gold crest kept up in a rat tail. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her feathered green hat.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born in the east to a Herbalist, Saphara learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Shipwright again; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp).