Description: The light-skinned woman stands 6'0" and wears a grey vest and prefers blue and red shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her white fur is thinning but still full. She has yellow eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Flame's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Flame fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

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

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His crest is short and silver. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Zedaar was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the west to a Blacksmith, Hadwisa learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She comes from a rich western family. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her blue crest is long and unkept. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Synthrin lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Synthrin 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. 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Umpen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warrior, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Umpen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Anne was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Anne decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.