Description: She stands about 5'0" and wears a tan tunic with green highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Valanthe wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Valanthe is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. He has no hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His crest is gold and curly. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ildrex will drive conversation. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A true patriot, Borun would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Meriele was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Meriele was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears brown trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has wavy blonde hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born into a rich family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Mindartis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Mindartis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Mindartis reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is brown and very short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Fletcher but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Aym was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Rogue, 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 Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Aym abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).