Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Portia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, 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 Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has worked as a Slave Trader like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Thorin was born with his father's beautiful face. Thorin was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shoemaker. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Ashgarn was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 pp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear black tank tops with violet pants. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Andram was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing his hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His black hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Habor lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. One day when Habor was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Habor was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Pacifist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gennal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 16000 cp. Azurite (10 gp). White opal (900 gp).