Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

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 trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She worked as a nervous Bather and found it very stressful. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

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

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Average lock. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: Standing 3'0", this woman wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and doesn't want to be a dyer and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is silver and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Pûgrish was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pûgrish fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spice Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her red fur is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Gale 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... 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: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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 black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Sammal wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When Sammal reached his early adolescence his Tiefling 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theren grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 20th 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: 4'3" and muscular, this eastern woman wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She sports golden long hair. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.