Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. 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, Helen is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rose (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is chestnut and very short. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born into a rich family. His first spouse was a Sage, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has achieved small success as a Banker.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His tied-back hair is blonde. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a simple yellow robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Eleanor hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Eleanor alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Eleanor was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Amethyst (80 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She tends to wear a large red jacket. She has a hunchback. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Ovak wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... The war was a terrible time for her, and Ovak does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ovak studied abroad. 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 pp. Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). White opal (700 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his brown hair up. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.