Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and is pretty ugly. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Pyra is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Pyra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Apothecary. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20000 cp. Banded agate (13 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a brown tunic with grey highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Vicky enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Vicky lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 250 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A true patriot, Jak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Jak was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Azurite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags. 8 Acid flasks. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 47000 sp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the right. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this western man sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 240 pp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. He has white hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Lamlis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 280 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.