Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ownka does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ownka studied abroad. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this northern man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Trag enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (90 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jet (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a morningstar on her belt. She sports black long hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Dell was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Barber. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Sard (20 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tan shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and white pants. She has white hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Jet (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her brass crest is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Nala is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Nala abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 pp. Moss agate (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Coral (60 gp). Jet (60 gp).