Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her brown hair is still thick. Her ears are large.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Through the years after Shax was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shax's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Jasper (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His rusty crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1600 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Server. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Thorin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has wavy blonde hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Leshanna was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Superior lock.