Description: She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She has wavy silver hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 sp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Barendd will drive conversation. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1300 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears dark leathers with embroidery and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Architect arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanchu fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Standing 4'10", this woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theirastra grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 320 pp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her kukri. She has wavy brown hair. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a Architect, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His black hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This southern man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a Doctor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the south to a Doctor, Cressel learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: To be a Carter again.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 140 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, pastel shirt, and green tie. His purple hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Marbas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 280 gp.