Description: This malnourished woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She wears her brown hair down. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2500 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 2'11", this man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the east. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A freak accident while working with his Unemployed father left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and balancing her hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. After coming to the age of reason, Ernest took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has achieved small success as a Architect.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Skamos grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 90 pp. Jet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 cp. Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Hadarai hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Hadarai took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hammer and armor he uses now. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp.