Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect his home

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She found a children's book about a Elf Barbarian 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a red feather.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 59. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Oriel was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 80 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 golden and very short. She is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Andraste is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Andraste was born with her father's beautiful face. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Andraste took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sword and armor she uses now. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has wavy chestnut hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a brown coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Joan was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Jet (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black opal (600 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Herbalist profession.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business; and many gnolls want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 110 gp.