Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Alain was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1200 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Jade (150 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her auburn hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 130 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).