Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Mella has worked very hard to control her curse. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Ronwe lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Ronwe took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Healer and was forced into it by her family; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 330 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. She sports white long hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Arara was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Ilga alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Ilga was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 sp. Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Sarah was born with her mother's beautiful face. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 70000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

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. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'0" and likes to wear red tank tops with grey pants. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ulblyn's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ulblyn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Lidda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1200 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Jade (50 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp).

Description: An older man who wears white trousers with grey and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp).