Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dull grey sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 9. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Cecily enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. 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: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has done his best to style his copper crest to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Mreksh was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with tan slacks. Her long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Trail was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 13000 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sage. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Tawna hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 40 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Vonbin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Half-Plate.