Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cecily was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown hair is braided into rings. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 east. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She carries with her a set of greataxes, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Banker. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: Zogdûsh is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aramil grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sailor. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a brown shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Superior lock. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'8" western woman, she wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sybil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Sybil was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Navigator. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 50 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.