Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the west to a Masseuse, Jarana learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has worked as a Masseuse like her father before her.

Motivation: To be a Miller again; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. 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. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 18000 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He carries with him a set of nunchakus, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and dwarven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fancy violet suit. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are brown.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. His white fur is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and carries sickles. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. The war was a terrible time for her, and Lia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Lia was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (50 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is short and brown. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Panana was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Panana's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the north to a Locksmith, Halander learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is greedy

Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 19000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.