Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her head has been shaved. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mardred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is brown and very short. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Tod was taken on many hunting expeditions. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. During his travels, Tod and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Tod discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Tod fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the west. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 40 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Miles is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. Miles was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Miles decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a scythe on her belt. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Naivara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 sp.