Description: An older woman who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, she is not a threatening figure. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Aura and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her head has been shaved. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Animal Trainer, who enjoyed hunting, Jo was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His crest is green and very short. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 310 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear yellow tank tops with white pants. His hair is short and red. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Donella was taken on many hunting expeditions. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 sp.