Description: Standing 5'2", this woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Akoth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Akoth was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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 born in the west. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is short and black. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is an amazing painter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Azurite (15 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and usually wears his tan robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His ears are large.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 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 (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: This man wears professional attire. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his purple hair in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tethren studied abroad. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She wears her blonde hair up. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ovina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 dark leathers with embroidery. She has no hair. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this western woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She has wavy white crest. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).