Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her spear. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Crown-heir. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His black crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ildrex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Antitoxin. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished whip as well. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Ida 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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She bought a sickle and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Moss agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Amber (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with green slacks. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the south to a Shepherd, Avice learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To be a Bather again; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A 6'6" western woman, she wears tattered old clothes. Her gold crest is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barkeep who has hired her part-time. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Butcher. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has moderate length auburn hair. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Theirastra was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. After coming to the age of reason, Theirastra took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2500 sp.