Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She dresses like a well dressed Cook does. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Anastrianna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a fancy tan dress. Her red hair is well kept. She is baby faced.

Personality: Tana speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Tana enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 23000 sp.

Description: She typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. She is physically well-built. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: She wears a yellow shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and tan pants. She has a very tight haircut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Doctor kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and doesn't want to be a doctor and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 sp. Citrine (70 gp). Jet (60 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Spyglass. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Simple lock.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Dworic was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 240 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 36000 sp. Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Emerald (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

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. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her hair is brown and very short. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Puyet hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. A true patriot, Puyet would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Puyet was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 sp. Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp.