Description: Standing 5'11", this woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is blue and curly. Her eyes are black.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His fur is yellow and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Adventurer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a brown shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and white pants, marred by beers. He has moderate length red hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Peter isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. During his travels, Peter and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Peter discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Peter fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Standing 3'11", this man wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Sellsword, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 270 pp. Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.