Description: A 5'4" northern woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses like a well dressed Carpenter does. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Valida was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Layabout, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Carpenter.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Body Guard but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is red and very short. She has green eyes.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Fletcher but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Fletcher, Myathethil learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She tends to her Fletcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in an above average manner. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Paggen was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mason, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a mason and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 70 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Bookbinder, his father struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Shane was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shane's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp.