Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 cp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her copper crest is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is white and curly. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 cp. Amethyst (150 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp).