Description: A plain young-adult woman, she has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Avice grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Jade (100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Chem was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. Her red hair is well kept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, Tervaround learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished longbow as well. Her hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 280 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.