Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit 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 beige fur is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Bookbinder, his father struggled to pay the bills. A freak accident while working with his Bookbinder father left him crippled. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 sp. Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is black and very short. Her black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.