Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a brown tunic with grey highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Valida lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her broad yellow hat.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Meriele was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barber. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black fur is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Five abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 17000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is still thick. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Isabella was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Servant. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 30 gp.