Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sard (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Jade (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 16000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. 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 to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Jet (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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 prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).