Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is portly but not overly obese. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (20 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, yellow cloak. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Ploughman profession.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and balancing his hectic life and new hunter responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries with her a set of pickaxes on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her black hair is still thick. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Valanthe studied abroad. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is golden and curly. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She worked as a nervous Farmer and found it very stressful. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp.