Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Susannah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 sp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: An older woman who wears a white armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Soapmaker. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'4" and wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His hair is chestnut and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a Sellsword first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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. He has achieved small success as a Sellsword.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 sp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has silver hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Merla never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want her driven away

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is still thick. His red eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Xappan grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).