Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a great chef.

History: Born to a Shepherd, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1500 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

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. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Rûg has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Mamnen was born with his father's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a red coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Merla enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Merla hails from a village terrorized by giants. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp.