Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her silver crest is singed and shortened. 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 can speak with the recently deceased. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is short and silver. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Shaena was born with her father's beautiful face. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Citrine (30 gp).

Description: Standing 3'9", this woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has no hair. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Diesa was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Interpreter. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Sammal hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a violet tunic with yellow highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Simon isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Simon managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large black jacket. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her crest, while still mostly bronze, has prominent grey streaks. She is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).