Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a black vest and prefers white and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has styled her black crest well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Burana was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her white hair is still thick. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Mastema's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She worked as a nervous Navigator and found it very stressful. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears professional attire. His hair is brown and curly. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Faran and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his spear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Efferil was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect his home

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 is content; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 4'9". She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sai. Her long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.