Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'2" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears her black hair up. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Menny was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Brewer. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears a simple brown robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is cut short. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has wavy brown hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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

History: Born in the west to a Butcher, Elizabeth learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

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 found a children's book about a Gnome Warlock 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 23000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a large black jacket. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Srorthen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Hrathy lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Mason, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.