Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. The war was a terrible time for her, and Bethrynna does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Bethrynna was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Bethrynna decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. After a long history of fighting, Bethrynna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Courier. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Moss agate (5 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: He wears a grey tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. Her black hair is well kept. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Melissa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Melissa was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Slave Trader. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1500 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He tends to wear a large red jacket. His silver hair is braided into rings. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Thorpe does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Fletcher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his chestnut hair up. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Thunderstones. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries whips. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Breastplate.