Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Miller. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Miller responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 29000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'0". She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Stylist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her purple hair is singed and shortened. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ronobe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Ronobe 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. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman wears a green cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Coral (160 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She takes great joy in being the best Mercenary in town.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Quelenna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and doesn't want to be a painter and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the south. Tethren was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Slave Trader. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).