Description: She wears tan trousers with black and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She carries a battered scimitar and tarnished greatsword as well. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. The war was a terrible time for her, and Lorilla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She keeps her black fur in a flapper bob. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'5", this woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her white hair is lengthy. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 9. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Yebe was born with her father's beautiful face. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 45000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, and is pretty ugly. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are white and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. White opal (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and grey pants. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Thervan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Thorin was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She sports golden long hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Eldeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Butcher. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.