Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Ashgarn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 310 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: This woman likes to wear grey tank tops with tan skirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her hair is auburn and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'1" and wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. Her hair is short and brown. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is an amazing painter.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 gp.