Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, marred by chocolates. Her white hair is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Joan 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: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears professional attire. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Naamah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a white tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. With wild auburn hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has shaved her head bald. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'3" when asserting himself. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Pyra hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and wears a fancy black suit. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His first spouse was a Miner, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Being a Bounty Hunter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Military, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.