Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mella studied abroad. Through the years after Mella was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Mella's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Mella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a white coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jillian will drive conversation. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Jillian took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bastard sword and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (40 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shava will drive conversation. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has worked as a Seamstress like her father before her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 sp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 sp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is wearing a long, brown cloak. She has no hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Tordrid was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: This man wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available she will default to her kukri, and carries kukris. Her white hair is well kept. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in the south. Through the years after Thodris was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Thodris's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Thodris and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 86. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Quillathe was born the youngest of three triplets. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Family, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 220 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). 4 Antitoxin.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a red cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 14000 sp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp).