Description: She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Mardred was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Mardred's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Mardred and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a brown vest and prefers tan and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in a small island village. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. 2 Smokesticks. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: An older woman who wears a grey top hat and grey clothes, she is not a threatening figure. Her tied-back hair is red. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Elysande is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to be a mercenary again

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (110 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts, she is not a threatening figure. She has orange fur. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Spear is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 80 pp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Ella is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: Ella lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but she was a colossal failure. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.