Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Bryseis was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Junk Dealer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slow speaker

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

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red fur is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Brewer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Brewer responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Gynnie alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. She has violet eyes.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 24000 sp. Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, and she perpetually has her shortbow ready. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting giants, the young Irann began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a grey collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the north. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Drogo was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is short and silver. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40 gp.