Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. Her black crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Cook but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her fur is yellow and curly. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His brown hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thervan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. White opal (600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.