Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gynk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Gynk was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gynk decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Rose (40 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thodris studied abroad. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 sp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A 3'6" northern woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She found a children's book about a Gnome Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Healer business.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Gorbundus took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Carnelian (20 gp).