Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears brown trousers with blue and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A freak accident while working with her Soapmaker father left her crippled. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Black opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman very much looks the part of a Sellsword. Her gray fur is greasy and uncared for. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sellsword for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 cp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Philomena wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Philomena was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 north. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Forcas never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. His dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mormo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 250 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Menny was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. 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 takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Gifted from a young age, Herleva studied abroad. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Slave Trader. She's also a talented Ploughman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A 5'10" southern man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2200 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp).