Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Ahlyssa is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Ahlyssa never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Family, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 28000 sp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears dull red sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Gynnie never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She found a children's book about a Gnome Monk 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. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a fancy brown suit. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a Sculptor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in the west to a Sculptor, Pelt learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and doesn't want to be a sculptor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.