Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her crossbow always slung over her shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'11" when asserting herself. Her hair is auburn and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her first spouse was a Ruler, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Family, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Helja 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. Helja decided she wanted neither the life of her father 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. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 220 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, In love, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 230 pp. Hematite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available she will default to her spear. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Katherine hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 50 pp. Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.