Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her purple hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a Miner first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Pyra took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greataxe and armor she uses now. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Heian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Heian decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'4" when asserting herself. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Xanaphia was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Xanaphia decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

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. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to protect her home

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Emotional, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears professional attire. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her crest is bronze and curly. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Born in the south to a Dilettante, Biri learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Bather, but she got bored and became a Dilettante. She has achieved small success as a Dilettante.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her head has been shaved. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Miner business.

History: Gifted from a young age, Donella studied abroad. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Donella was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her gray fur, when down, is lengthy. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gale studied abroad. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.