Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jarana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Beast 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: She was born into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Beast 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Banded agate (12 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, red cloak. She wears her white hair up. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her childhood dream was to be a Cook, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Actor.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her golden hair is well kept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ekk is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sailor. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoprase (40 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: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Baern grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a simple tan robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She sports golden long hair. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.