Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Wella was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Adventurer. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (20 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She carries with her a set of warhammers on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are 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: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aasathra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He takes great joy in being the best Server in town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 5'8" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Odo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp. Citrine (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has shaved her head bald. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born in the west. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2300 sp. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly rapiers and sais. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Claira 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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Claira has worked very hard to control her curse. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 cp. Malachite (14 gp).

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern man dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Akta learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local spice merchant

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1200 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).