Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'0" when asserting herself. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Ella was born with her mother's beautiful face. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting orcs, the young Ella began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Coral (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amber (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Hadarai is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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 raised in a forest tribe. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. She bought a shortbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2300 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Perra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 sp. Red garnet (150 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears just a brown suit. His golden hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His childhood dream was to be a Architect, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Slave, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Amethyst (100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 gp. Amethyst (40 gp).