Description: She is a husky woman, who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Mara's homeland. Mara decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

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

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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 to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of warhammers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He keeps his orange fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are copper.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Left-Handed was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. Her purple hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Junk Dealer. 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 is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is well kept. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for her, and Maiathah does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available she will default to her kukri. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

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 uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Anne lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 30000 sp. Banded agate (7 gp). Rose (20 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a very tight haircut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1500 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no crest. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.