Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. After coming to the age of reason, Joan took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Joan was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

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. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Chaedi grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Gimble would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears red painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has black hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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 would like to get married and retire; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp).