Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has slicked back blonde hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. A true patriot, Vaina would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (110 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of a Tanner, who enjoyed hunting, Therai was taken on many hunting expeditions. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 pp. Iolite (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a large green jacket, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love, Family, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is dressed in an above average manner. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tyna studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is blue and curly. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Akta was taken on many hunting expeditions. When Akta reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She bought a shortspear and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 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.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this southern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. His beige fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Windy hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Emerald (900 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She usually wears her violet robe and has her bow always slung over her shoulder. She has slicked back white hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She takes great joy in being the best Interpreter in town.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Interpreter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.