Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'4". She wears black trousers with white and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and her gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 sp. Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: A 6'8" northern man, he wears a fancy black suit. He wears his black hair up. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Gorgûm wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He wears his silver hair up. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Khrosh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Locksmith. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Guard, and carries quarterstaffs. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is short and white. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Dara was born with her father's beautiful face. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. A freak accident while working with his Glassblower father left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 220 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Nalaed lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by her family; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 20 gp.