Description: She wears a yellow shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her head has been shaved. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ridaro grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer 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 has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a pastel vest and prefers brown and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has dyed his greying yellow fur a little too much giving a sharp yellow color. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. River enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, River and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She sports blonde long hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Melissa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: She wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her red hair is long and unkept. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Azza 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She carries with her a set of glaives on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Mary speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Miller arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She usually wears her tan robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Pyntle will drive conversation. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A freak accident while working with her Tanner father left her crippled. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 70 pp.