Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shield, just in case. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the north to a Marshal, Claira learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Kilvar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 18000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eloise fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mindartis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Moonstone (30 gp).