Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has no crest. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Sora is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has wavy gold crest. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Raiann grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Raiann 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His hair is short and white. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a white shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and tan pants. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Norûk alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and brown robe with the hood down. He wears his chestnut hair down. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1900 sp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has brown hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 140 gp.