Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Maiathah grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tim embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Tim has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His brown fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'0". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Osco is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 has achieved small success as a Healer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Golden pearl (100 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is red and curly. She has green eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When Matilda reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is content; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 270 pp. Onyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time and is in decent physical shape. She has moderate length red hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears black trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ar-Kaius grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her red crest, when down, is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her 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. 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 served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Military, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).