Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on her right side, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her red hair is still thick. 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 mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. A true patriot, Nella would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her youth she was a Cartwright, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Nella never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, PTSD. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ronobe will drive conversation. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears professional attire. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Meriele was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents enrolled her in a Warlock school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. 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.

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Star ruby (900 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His beige fur is heavily combed to the left. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Windy was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Detective, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 15000 sp. Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and carries lances. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her silver eyes.

Personality: Mastema hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Mastema lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Barrister. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Euron was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cartwright. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 gp. Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man wears a simple grey robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His clothes are grease stained in places. His tied-back hair is golden. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He uses divination through singing.

History: Erias was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Soapmaker, but he got bored and became a Unemployed. He has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He has a hunchback. He wears his black hair down. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, Mindartis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). During his travels, Ekemon and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Ekemon discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Ekemon fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: 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.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

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