Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tattered old clothes. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gynk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tan collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. 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: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a blue coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head, marred by teas. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Eldon was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her silver hair is well kept. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Huru was born with her mother's beautiful face. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. She bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. Her fur is cinnamon and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and an old rival family wants him found

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Military, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Sannl is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. 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: She feels kind of lost in life; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Half-Plate.