Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Helja lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Baker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Aust was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Butcher. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 pp. Red spinel (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.