Description: This slender woman stands about 3'0". She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting goblins, the young Orla began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Orla was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman very much looks the part of a Sellsword. Her gray fur is greasy and uncared for. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sellsword for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 cp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Philomena wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Philomena was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Forcas never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. His dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mormo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, 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 south 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. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 250 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

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 disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Menny was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp.