Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears tattered old clothes. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He wears his brown hair up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Crowbar. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Spyglass.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her hair is short and blue. Her eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. A true patriot, Astaro would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astaro grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he usually wears his green robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. His hair is black and very short. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 26000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow. Her hair is long and black with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. 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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, marred by beers. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mordai grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Jade (60 gp).