Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Juliana's homeland. Juliana decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and red handkerchief worn on his right side. His silver hair is lengthy. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Gimûb speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 45000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'0". She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His cinnamon fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are copper and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to protect his home

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Iolite (80 gp). Coral (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. She has no hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Valanthe grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Adept 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 drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.