Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Gifted from a young age, Oriff studied abroad. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oriff fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1400 gp. Black opal (400 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her tied-back hair is auburn. She has violet eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and balancing her hectic life and new bricklayer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. With wild chestnut hair. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Hunter and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To be a Bather again; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 140 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp).