Description: She dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. She has black hair. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the north to a Bounty Hunter, Paela learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to be a fletcher again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 17000 cp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the left. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Leaf hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Leaf lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and red robe with the hood down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He got into the Ploughman business at a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull grey iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. She wears her bronze crest down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Quespa grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Quespa 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. Quespa 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. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and green handkerchief worn on her right side. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Jacoba has worked very hard to control her curse. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). White opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is typically in his Painter uniform. He keeps his blue hair in a flapper bob. His silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Painter.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.