Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and is pretty ugly. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Cora lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. After a long history of fighting, Cora and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a beggar and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Nuthra is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Nuthra was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses like a well dressed Bricklayer does. His hair is long and white with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bricklayer for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: This malnourished woman sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red hair is still thick. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 170 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.