Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her copper crest is lengthy. She has red eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. Her first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: White pearl (140 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her small grey hat.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Emma was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Scribe. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His bronze crest is braided into rings. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 25. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Gargax is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Gargax was born the youngest of three triplets. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Insane, PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Orla was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.