Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries with her a set of crossbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has wavy golden hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: She was born into a rich family. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Bethrynna was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is blonde and curly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hagren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hagren was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Phann enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Phann was born the youngest of three triplets. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy purple stubble. She prefers to wear flannel. She has a hunchback. Her purple hair, when down, is lengthy. This white eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of a Ruler, who enjoyed hunting, Bune was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She tends to wear a large green jacket. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length black crest. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 34. 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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a Actor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Ruler and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.