Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Sailor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat, and is pretty ugly. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Nikki's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She found a children's book about a Halfling Ranger 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Nyx was born with her mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Laborer and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is a Architect first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Erky and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a weaver again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Aust was born with his father's beautiful face. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Jade (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. He wears his white hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Masseuse. He has worked as a Masseuse like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Nature, Military, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has done her best to style her rusty crest to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Rezena was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1700 sp. Azurite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).