Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed club, just in case, and is pretty ugly. She has shaved her head bald. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Gynk was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, 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 Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Gynk has worked very hard to control her curse. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'3" when asserting himself. His hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. 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: Lerissa was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 900 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 50 gp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Emma is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and blue handkerchief worn on her right side, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy brown hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Geva was born the youngest of three triplets. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Now she works as a music tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished shortspear as well. His silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Arjhan was taken on many hunting expeditions. Arjhan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she dresses like a well dressed Seamstress does. Her hair is blonde and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Sariel embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Sariel was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Sariel's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Superior lock.