Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her silver hair down. 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 goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. The war was a terrible time for her, and Birel does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist, Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mantus's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Mantus's homeland. Mantus decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her blue hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ronobe is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Banded agate (8 gp). Black opal (700 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has dyed his greying gray fur a little too much giving a sharp gray color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Two Llamas's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Feldûsh reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He bought a hand crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1900 sp.