Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She likes to wear red tank tops with violet skirt. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small red clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Philomena was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who has the majority of his body covered in plate, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Soapmaker does. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Merla speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student she started as a Sage, but she got bored and became a Soapmaker. She became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His silver hair is lengthy. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Blacksmith and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).