Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and yellow tie, and is pretty ugly. She has a very tight haircut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Murook was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her silver hair up. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. She has slicked back white hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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 she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Eloise was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Commoner, 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 Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Commoner 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 got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the south. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. After coming to the age of reason, Dee took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He carries a battered mace and tarnished trident as well. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Bloodstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. His chestnut hair is still thick. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Simon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Jeweler, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of scythes on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a Blacksmith, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 50 pp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Iolite (20 gp).