Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Lagazi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His fur is brown and curly. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Harvest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

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

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a blue collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mella was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a Fisher first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has green eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He bought a spear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Dagger will drive conversation. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Through the years after Dagger was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Dagger's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Dagger and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2100 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His red fur is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Quick was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jade (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow, and is pretty ugly. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Salanop 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Sculptor for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Hatae lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp.