Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 42. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Avelina is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but she was a colossal failure. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Malquis was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She got money to start a business from the gang present in town. She is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her silver crest down. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Weaver but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Jheri never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her red hair is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a great chef.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 250 pp. Amber (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Revenge; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Smokesticks. 1 Antitoxin.