Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'4" when asserting herself. She has wavy chestnut hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Vapula liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a shortbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Deep green spinel (70 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His fur is cut close to his head. This copper eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Elegant grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Elegant. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1700 gp. Brown diamond (4000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat, and she perpetually has her glaive ready. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Mason but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Trym was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Vadania embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Carpenter business.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Stableman. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hecat was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She struck the Stableman job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Star ruby (600 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has black hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raer hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.