Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mella was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 70 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Sard (50 gp). 2 Acid flasks.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he very much looks the part of a Masseuse. His white hair is knotted and matted. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 20 pp. Jet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her white hair is still thick. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Barkeep but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp).

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. 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 Hunter. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Breastplate.