Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her bronze crest is braided into rings. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born in the north to a Laborer, Saphara learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting orcs, the young Saphara began to lead the lost caravan. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 will rave to anyone who will listen. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Nirgel liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2800 gp.

Description: This southern woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. A true patriot, Lidda would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Lidda was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Soapmaker. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Emerald (1200 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His black hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Everard embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 110 gp.