Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Phelaia hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Phelaia liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She has white hair. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 achieved small success as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Citrine (80 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and she perpetually has her kukri ready. Her red hair is well kept. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. A true patriot, Maiathah would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a yellow shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Ella 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. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with green slacks. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Arnold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Being a Butcher kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp).