Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her first spouse was a Doctor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Valanthe and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She tends to wear a large black jacket. She is physically well-built. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Akta was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a brown collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her brown fur is matted, messy, and big. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Fletcher but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 14000 sp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'3" when asserting herself. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She worked as a nervous Mercenary and found it very stressful. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Coral (110 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 80. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has wavy blonde hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Bella was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. Being a Beggar kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. 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 believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 15000 sp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He found a children's book about a Human Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 330 pp. Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.