Description: A middle-aged man, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Healer who has hired him part-time. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nybarg does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting goblins, the young Nybarg began to lead the lost caravan. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Interpreter, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 16000 sp. Red garnet (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, marred by beers. Her head has been shaved. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'7", this woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her broad green hat.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Blendaeth was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp.