Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Orianna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Orianna alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Orianna was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is lengthy. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: The child of a Miller, who enjoyed hunting, Wymar was taken on many hunting expeditions. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Obsidian (5 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When Paggen reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Sard (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Amber (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Lerissa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Emerald (700 gp).