Description: She is a husky woman, who wears an entirely red suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has wavy golden hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Cora was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 cp. Golden pearl (110 gp).

Description: She wears a simple pastel robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her lavender fur is thinning but still full. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: Tree speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Tree was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Beatrice enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Beatrice was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, yellow shirt, and grey tie. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lia grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: A 5'8" eastern man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Aldous 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. Aldous decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 cp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp).