Description: She is lean but muscular and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

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 wears a fancy black dress. She has wavy golden hair. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gynk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 70 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear flannel. She wears her red hair up. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Nurkara was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of rapiers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gerard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. Gerard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: Meriele was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Knight for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Knight responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears professional attire. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the north to a Unemployed, Miles learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He struck the Unemployed job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 sp.