Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'3" and wears tattered old clothes. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. After a long history of fighting, Theirastra and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 cp. Amber (160 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a grey vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: He was born in the west. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 140 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Eiravel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Amber (110 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. Her red crest is still thick. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: She wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and hammers. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length gray fur. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Left-Handed was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Left-Handed decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bounty Hunter. She keeps her long purple hair kept up in a rat tail. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Phelaia enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Phelaia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 sp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Nil is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Nil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Emerald (1400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'2" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Helgret was born the youngest of three triplets. Helgret abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 24000 cp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a green broad hat and green clothes. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp.