Description: This tall, slender woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bilga grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Bilga abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'11". She wears a white feathered hat and white clothes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is content; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Shortens vowels

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

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a hunchback. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Deep green spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His white crest is unkempt and raggedy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Patrin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and balancing his hectic life and new fisher responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 70 pp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a pastel collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her fur is cut close to her head. She has hazel eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's also a talented Carter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 160 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She found a children's book about a Elf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 23000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).