Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. 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: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a ploughman again

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and whips. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

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. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his red hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks, marred by beers. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Conrad speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is an amazing painter.

History: Conrad lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp. Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, and carries morningstars. His head has been shaved. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Breastplate.