Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Nurkara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Foxilon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Architect they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Merchant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Arannis was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Arannis's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He bought a halberd and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'8". She wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Korinn grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1800 pp. Hematite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is white and curly. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Sorath hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Marshal. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Marshal and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.