Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vadania's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vadania fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Beggar, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Lilli lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: To pay off her debts; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She takes great joy in being the best Marshal in town.

History: Murgen lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 60000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has done his best to style his black fur to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Flame's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 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 (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern woman wears skinny pants and wears a grey and tan robe with the hood down. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears just a black suit. His dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ruler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Abad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Abad 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. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his whip with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his scarlet crest up. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1900 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Amnon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Amnon was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hammers and tridents. His hair is long and silver with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His first spouse was a Sellsword, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2500 gp.