Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

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 a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Philomena was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her 14th 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 drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She has wavy silver crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west to a Ruler, Burana learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Trail is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 17th 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 53. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mortician business.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Ûgakûga was born with his father's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 50 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She sports golden long hair. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is red and very short. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Mardred was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Scribe. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.