Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ella isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. After a long history of fighting, Ella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1600 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His crest is white and curly. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1700 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Terse, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear blue tank tops with white pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Kipper abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown diamond (5000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.