Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 90 pp. Citrine (30 gp).

Description: He likes to wear grey tank tops with blue pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is braided into rings. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Dworic speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Dworic was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jo was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman very much looks the part of a Guard and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Herleva grew up listening to her father's many stories. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Adelaide was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 280 pp. Azurite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Jo is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Jo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Halfling Rogue who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 230 pp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). White opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Kâka was taken on many hunting expeditions. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).