Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, marred by sweets. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Vaina hails from a village terrorized by orcs. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Coral (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Phann's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has dyed his greying gray fur a little too much giving a sharp gray color. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aura studied abroad. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.