Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She 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 auburn and very short. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. The war was a terrible time for her, and Jo does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Miller does. He has done his best to style his rusty crest to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Mehen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warlock, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Miller.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. After coming to the age of reason, Hadarai took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carpenter.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is copper and curly. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Pyxrin is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

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 struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Zook was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Paymon was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sculptor. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears grey trousers with black and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 130 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Chay was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. A freak accident while working with his Architect mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Azurite (12 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.