Description: She wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. She carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished dagger as well. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a grey shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 sp. Coral (110 gp).

Description: A 6'3" southern man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has violet eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Bûth is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barrister they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sculptor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man usually wears his tan robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Bather does, and carries spears. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Norman was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and balancing his hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and yellow robe with the hood down. Her tied-back hair is red. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Ielenia was born with her father's beautiful face. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Dalgal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Amber (120 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has no hair. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's in love; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears just a brown suit. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kristryd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 120 gp.