Description: 4'1" and muscular, this southern woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 sp. Zircon (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: A 4'8" southern man, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Aust isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the south. 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Farmer; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 34000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head, and carries bastard swords. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tod studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 190 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She has a hunchback. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Professionalism, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Nimble abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Slave, In love, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man usually wears his grey robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Alex was born with his mother's beautiful face. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 cp. Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: A 3'10" western woman, she wears a fancy grey dress. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 370 gp. Peridot (80 gp).

Description: She wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her hair is black and curly. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Nogu was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 350 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.