Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a axe on her belt. Her hair is white and curly. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Bethrynna was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Tordek has worked very hard to control his curse. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Emmeline was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes are red.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Xappan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 sp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.