Description: She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. She carries with her a set of scythes, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has wavy brown hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ilde studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ilde fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to protect her home

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, William has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: She wears a brown small hat and brown clothes. Her brown hair is cut short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'2" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Barendd lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'3" when asserting herself. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Depressed, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.