Description: She is in excellent shape and wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Bloodstone (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Astar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Astar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a green shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Guard business.

History: Born in the west to a Guard, Valorean learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: Morthos is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Morthos grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).