Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Lorilla is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her 12th 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. After months of barely getting by, Lorilla managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her hair is short and chestnut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in the east. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Ahinar is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'0". She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: The child of a Laborer, who enjoyed hunting, Nija was taken on many hunting expeditions. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Jet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. A freak accident while working with her Miner mother left her crippled. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Lance is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Lance was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 390 pp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Anakis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Standing 5'8", this woman wears bulky violet painted plate armor. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Hatae has worked very hard to control her curse. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This northern man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Uthûg was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).