Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has shaved her head bald. She is baby faced.

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. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Valanthe hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gifted from a young age, Valanthe studied abroad. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Knight; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso, and carries flails. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Snafû hails from a village terrorized by giants. His parents enrolled him in a Ranger school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are violet and beady.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dee studied abroad. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 13000 sp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with red slacks. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Anbera is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Navigator mother left her crippled. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed trident, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Xanaphia was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 70 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. Her cinnamon fur, when down, is lengthy. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: The child of a Bather, who enjoyed hunting, Harvest was taken on many hunting expeditions. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Nature, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.