Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears an entirely grey suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Being a Herbalist 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 find somewhere to settle down; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, 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. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 50. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naeris grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Elf Ranger 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses like a well dressed Marshal does. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a laborer again

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length red hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top red hat.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Job, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is dark red and curly. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Through the years after Pyra was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Pyra's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Banker for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: She stands about 4'7" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bethrynna grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Priest and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 3'0", this man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Hobart will drive conversation. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hobart was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". She wears professional attire, and her gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. She has black hair. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Architect. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and revenge

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meena studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: To be a Bookbinder again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 320 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).